On the Nature of Theology and on Scripture (Theological Commonplaces)

by Johann Gerhard

Publisher:

Concordia Publishing House

, 2009

Overview

In this volume, Johann Gerhard presents a brief introduction on the nature of theology, then addresses the source of all Lutheran doctrine: Holy Scripture. In 28 chapters, Gerhard explores the efficient cause of Scripture and the subject matter of Holy Writ, offers specific treatment of each canonical and apocryphal book of the Bible, and discusses the inspiration of Scripture. Finally, Gerhard offers insight on versions of Holy Scripture and its interpretation.

Product Details

• Title: On the Nature of Theology and on Scripture (Theological Commonplaces)
• Author: Johann Gerhard
• Series: Theological Commonplaces
• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House
• Print Publication Date: 2009
• Logos Release Date: 2015
• Era: era:reformation
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible › Criticism, interpretation, etc; Lutheran Church › Doctrines
• ISBNs: 9780758615121, 0758615124
• Resource ID: LLS:NATRTHEOGERHARD
• Resource Type: Systematic Theology
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-01-25T15:36:12Z

About Johann Gerhard

Johann Gerhard (October 17, 1582 – August 10, 1637) was a Lutheran church leader and Lutheran Scholastic theologian during the period of Orthodoxy.