| Physical description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Fortress Introductions (xiv, 231 pages) |
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Fortress Introductions
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| Contents |
The Reformation in historical context -- The development of Lutheranism -- The Lutheran confessions: the texts -- The Lutheran confessions: The structure of the faith -- The Lutheran confessions: the Christian community -- The Lutheran confessions: the Christian life -- The confessions in worldwide Lutheran communion. |
| Summary |
Despite their near-scriptural status, the Lutheran Confessions are not widely used in Lutheran circles, the authors believe, because presentation of them has been too technical for non-specialists. Geared specifically for classroom and parish use, this concise and accessible introductory text includes the latest historical and theological research, sections on contemporary Lutheranism, and discussion questions. Gassmann and Hendrix expertly present the historical context for the Reformation, in its beginnings and development, as background to the emergence and gathering of the Confessions. Core chapters then explore (1) the structure of faith (Scripture as norm, law-gospel framework, the Trinity, and justification), (2) Christian community (the sacraments, ministry, the nature of the church), and (3) the Christian life (the two reigns, sin, sanctification, eternal life). A final chapter examines the role the Confessions play in today's ecumenical, pluralistic environment. |
| Other author |
Hendrix, Scott H.
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| Subject |
Book of concord.
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Lutheran Church -- Doctrines -- History.
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Lutheran Church -- Creeds -- History and criticism.
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Criticism, interpretation, etc. |
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History |
| Variant Title |
Introduction to the Lutheran confessions |
| ISBN |
9781451418194 (electronic bk.) |
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1451418191 (electronic bk.) |
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0800631625 |
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9780800631628 |
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