The American Lutheran Church: Historically, Doctrinally, and Practically Delineated

by S. S. Schmucker

Publisher:

Harbaugh & Butler

, 1851

Overview

At the time Samuel Schmucker wrote The American Lutheran Church, over 30 million people identified themselves as Lutherans, and it was the third largest denomination in America. In spite of that, there were a number of reasons why the Lutheran denomination was widely misunderstood and misrepresented in America—namely a lack of understanding of German and denominational disagreements. The American Lutheran Church: Historically, Doctrinally, and Practically Delineated contains a series of discourses presenting the history of the Lutheran Church in America, the distinguishing features of the Lutheran Church, a biography of the Lutheran Church’s founders, Jesus’ presence in the Lord’ supper, the doctrinal basis and ecclesiastical position of Lutheranism, and the Lutheran Church’s obligations, error, and dangers.

In the Logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. Important terms link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Perform powerful searches to find exactly what you’re looking for. Take the discussion with you using tablet and mobile apps. With Logos Bible Software, the most efficient and comprehensive research tools are in one place, so you get the most out of your study.

Key Features

• Presents the history of the Lutheran Church in America
• Contains materials ideal for students, teachers, and pastors
• Provides a series of discourses

Praise for the Print Edition

In the Lutheran Church [Schmucker] is extensively and favorably known; and no man in this country has done more than he to elevate her character, and to advance her welfare. As a writer, he is able and clear. His style is chaste and easy, and his arguments strong and convincing. His ‘Fraternal Appeal’ to the American churches on Christian union, is a masterpiece, which, with his other theological and philosophical works, has made him extensively known, beyond the bounds of his own church, both in America and England.

—Harbaugh and Butler Publishing

Product Details

• Title: The American Lutheran Church: Historically, Doctrinally, and Practically Delineated
• Author: S. S. Schmucker
• Publisher: Harbaugh & Butler
• Print Publication Date: 1851
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Pages: 280
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Lutheran Church › History; Lutheran Church › United States
• Resource ID: LLS:MRCLTHCHRCH
• Resource Type: text.monograph.church-history
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T04:38:55Z

About S. S. Schmucker

Samuel Simon Schmucker (February 28, 1799–July 26, 1873) was a German-American Lutheran pastor and theologian. He was integral to the founding of the Lutheran church body known as the General Synod, as well as the oldest continuously-operating Lutheran seminary and college in North America. Later in his career, Schmucker became a controversial figure because of his theological positions, in particular his approach to the Lutheran Confessions.