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Luminous Melodies: Essential Dohas of Indian Mahamudra
by Karl BrunnhölzlEssential poetic teachings from beloved Tibetan Buddhist masters in their first-ever English translation.Presented here for the first time in English is a collection of dohas, or songs of realization, carefully and thoughtfully selected and translated from the large compendium the Indian Texts of the Mahamudra of Definitive Meaning, which was compiled by the Seventh Karmapa and drawn primarily from the Tengyur. Beautiful, profound, and often outrageous, these verses were frequently composed spontaneously and thus have a moving sense of freedom, openness, and bliss. They range from summaries of the entire path of Mahamudra to pithy four-liners that point directly to the buddha within us. The authors include famous masters such as Saraha and Naropa, dakinis, kings, and also courtesans and cobblers—showing that realization is accessible to all of us, right here in our lives.
Luminous Mind: Meditation and Mind Fitness (Relaxation, Stress, Depression And Phobias Ser.)
by Michelle Levey Joel LeveyThe definitive mental fitness manual, Luminous Mind offers a unique and uncomplicated process for engaging fully in life, feeding your soul, and releasing your mind and spirit from the bonds of stress and worry.Stressed out and self-medicating with stimulants and cable TV is the norm in today's society. The only solution, aside from retreating to a mountaintop, is to harness the power of your mind and breath through meditation.In this concise and clear guidebook, Joel and Michele Levey, the authors of The Fine Arts of Relaxation and A Moment to Relax, teach the same techniques for meditation, focus, and anxiety relief they have taught to Navy Seals, the United States Army, and countless business leaders around the world.In what is truly an introduction to personal mastery, the Leveys demystify this spiritual practice and provide a complete overview of every kind of meditation, condensing their lifetime of learning into this remarkably useful book.
Luminous Mind: The Way of the Buddha
by His Holiness the Dalai Lama Kyabje Kalu RinpocheLuminous Mind is a remarkable compilation of the oral and written teachings of the late Kalu Rinpoche - who was called "a beacon of inspiration" by the Dalai Lama. A master of meditation and leader of the Shangpu Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, Kalu Rinpoche taught with an inviting, playful and lucid style that was just one natural manifestation of his own profound realization. The teachings presented in Luminous Mind are immediate and timeless. <P> As the Dalai Lama notes in his foreword, Luminous Mind covers "the full range of Buddhist practice from the basic analysis of the nature of the mind up to its ultimate refinement in the teachings of Mahamudra." This anthology of Kalu Rinpoche's writings and oral teachings resonates with his wisdom and compassion. <P> Comparing Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche with Milarepa, the greatest mediation master Tibet has ever known, His Holiness the Dalai Lama extols the author of Luminous Mind as a "beacon of inspiration" for spiritual practitioners of all traditions. Noting that "there have been few like him before or since," His Holiness urges us to delve into this remarkable anthology of the late Kalu Rinpoche's essential instructions so that we may encounter "the full range of Buddhist practice from the basic analysis of the nature of the mind up to its ultimate refinement in the teachings of Mahamudra." Drawn from both his lucid writings and his eloquent oral presentations, this unprecedented book lays bare the full grandeur of Kalu Rinpoche's legacy. At the same time, the gentle words and playful stories of this master of meditation are filled with a depth of clarity and warmth that could only arise from a profound realization of both wisdom and compassion.
Luminous Night's Journey: An Autobiographical Fragment
by A. H. AlmaasIn Luminous Night's Journey, Almaas shares excerpts from his personal journal, which describe a certain thread in his own journey of realization and the processes involved in integrating that realization. This publication marks a fortunate development in our knowledge of how Being is realized in and through the human soul: The process of realization and integration of true nature described in the voice of one who articulates precisely and vividly the psychological and epistemological barriers which confront the individual consciousness as realization is integrated in the context of personal life. Almaas describes how his participation in the unfolding manifestation of Being ushers him into realms that expose and transform increasingly deep ego structures and attachments. Luminous Night's Journey clarifies how the unveiling of Being and the exposure of ego structures constitute one process, leading to the soul's integrated realization of absolute nature and the manifestation of the human being as a personal embodiment of that nature.
Lump
by Robert T. Jeschonek Ben BaldwinA twisted modern fable from award-winner Robert T. Jeschonek, author of the Booklist Top Ten First Novel for Youth My Favorite Band Does Not Exist. Meet a kid so bad, he gets a lump of coal for Christmas every year...and likes it! Neighborhood bully Buzz Scanlan takes pride in his annual lump, which he sees as a black badge of badness. But this year, when the coal doesn't come, the ten-year-old holy terror becomes a bad boy on a mission. He roams from one victim of his wicked mischief to the next, digging for dirt on the one nice thing he must have done to deserve no coal. When everyone agrees he's been nothing but naughty, he nearly gives up the hunt...until he stumbles onto the shocking truth behind his lumps of coal, an incredible secret that just might change his life forever. Will Buzz get his lump after all, sealing his fate as the ultimate bully? Or will solving the mystery lead to a fate worse than death for the naughtiest boy, an unexpected good deed that breaks his not-nice record? Don't miss this fun and funny tale with a twist from award-winning author Robert T. Jeschonek.
Luna: Harness the Power of the Moon to Live Your Best Life
by Tamara DriessenFrom the author of The Crystal Code, comes Luna - the positive catalyst for change that we all need.Luna is your essential guide to harnessing the moon's healing potential and achieving a happier, more fulfilling life. Tamara Driessen is guaranteed to help you to realise your potential, turn challenges into transformative opportunities and become more connected with yourself. Luna empowers by grounding you in the moment, inspiring you to celebrate the positives in your life and helping you find a clear sense of purpose.Luna nourishes you with moon rituals for every occasion, from crystals to tarot and meditation, that you can use during the moon's cycles. Tamara guides you through New Moon Rituals to inspire new beginnings and positive life change, Waxing Moon Rituals to help you take action and achieve personal goals, Waning Moon Rituals to help you shed self-limiting beliefs, and Full Moon Rituals to promote abundance and help you thrive in life.By aligning yourself with the lunar phases and developing a deeper connection with the moon, you'll gain balance and clarity, master the art of self-care and develop a true sense of what you want. Set your intentions with Luna, awaken your intuition and discover the potential that comes with living by the moon's mystic cycles.What can you do today to change your life? Let Tamara Driessen show you.
Lunar Nodes: What They Mean and How They Affect Your Life
by Wendell C. PerryExplore Your Past Lives, Life's Purpose, and Beyond with a New Approach to Lunar NodesHarness the power of the Lunar Nodes with this book's groundbreaking system of archetypes and celestial interactions. The North and South Nodes of the moon represent a gateway, not just to your past lives, but also to the relationship between human consciousness and the universe. This book investigates how your life is affected when the planets aspect the Nodes and how you can use this knowledge to live with greater purpose and confidence. Wendell C. Perry shares the planet archetypes on a chapter-by-chapter basis, making it easy for you to look up each one and how it functions when aspecting the Nodes. You'll also learn about transiting aspects, archetype pairings, and Lunar Nodes in relation to the houses and sun signs. Featuring thorough research and hundreds of examples, this book shows you how to best utilize the cosmic connection between planets and Lunar Nodes.
Lunes con mi viejo pastor
by José Navajo«¿Qué nombre dio el doctor a esto que a mí me ocurre... síndrome burnout?»Un joven pastor, profundamente abatido, piensa en abandonar el ministerio; un anciano de ochenta y tres años sirvió a Dios toda su vida; los dos están entrelazados durante sucesivos lunes que marcarán la vida del joven para siempre. Lunes con mi viejo pastor surge de una experiencia real del autor: «Este libro nació a lo largo de un proceso. En ocasiones logré empapar la pluma en el corazón de Dios, pero en otras, la tinta fue sangre que brotó de mis heridas». Te hará reír y tal vez llorar, pero avivará antorchas extinguidas e inflamará aquellas que nunca se encendieron. El desenlace sorprendente que no dejará indiferente a nadie.
Lure of the Arcane: The Literature of Cult and Conspiracy
by Theodore ZiolkowskiA study of the depiction of cults, conspiracies, and secret societies in literature from ancient Greek and Roman mysteries to the 21st century thriller.Fascination with the arcane is a driving force in this comprehensive survey of conspiracy fiction. Theodore Ziolkowski traces the evolution of cults, orders, lodges, secret societies, and conspiracies through various literary manifestations—drama, romance, epic, novel, opera—down to the thrillers of the twenty-first century.Lure of the Arcane considers Euripides’s Bacchae, Andreae’s Chymical Wedding, Mozart’s The Magic Flute, and Eco’s Foucault’s Pendulum, among other seminal works. Mimicking the genre’s quest-driven narrative arc, the reader searches for the significance of conspiracy fiction and is rewarded with the author’s cogent reflections in the final chapter. After much investigation, Ziolkowski reinforces Umberto Eco’s notion that the most powerful secret, the magnetic center of conspiracy fiction, is in fact “a secret without content.”“Conspiracies, whether attributed to mystery cults, Freemasons, Socialists, or Rosicrucians, pervade literature from Euripides to Umberto Eco, as Theodore Ziolkowski shows in Lure of the Arcane. Ziolkowski has read everything, taking even a 3,000-page German novel in his stride, and summarizes and analyses his material fascinatingly for lesser mortals.” —Times Literary Supplement (UK)“Ziolkowski is excellently placed to attempt the construction of a genre history . . . As such, his treatment of the literature and the array of texts included is predictably masterful, moving with ease from Greek and Roman mysteries in antiquity to the Medieval representations of the Knights Templar, through the Rosicrucian manifestoes and the German Enlightenment lodge novels, to the literary depictions of secret societies of Romantic Socialism.” —Nova Religio
Lust for Enlightenment: Buddhism and Sex
by John StevensOver the centuries, Buddhism has responded to sexuality in a variety of fascinating ways, sometimes suppressing the sexual urge, sometimes sublimating it, sometimes cultivating it, and, on the highest levels, transforming it. This book reveals how Buddhists, beginning with Shakyamuni Buddha himself, relate to the "inner fire" that drives humankind. Included are chapters on the Buddha's love life before his enlightenment and his later relationships with women; the tantric approach to sex among Buddhists of ancient India, Tibet, China, and Japan; Zen in the art of love; and a positive discussion of women and Buddhism.
Lust und Abgrund: Theologische und kulturwissenschaftliche Zugänge zum Begehren (pop.religion: lebensstil – kultur – theologie)
by Richard Janus Harald Schroeter-WittkeDas Buch beleuchtet die Komplexe Lust, Begehren und Abgrund in popkulturellen Darstellungen aus theologischer und kulturwissenschaftlicher Perspektive.
Lust, Commerce, and Corruption: An Account of What I Have Seen and Heard, by an Edo Samurai (Translations from the Asian Classics)
by Anne Walthall Kate Wildman Nakai John Breen Trans. Eds. Teeuwen Mark Fumiko UmezawaBy 1816, Japan had recovered from the famines of the 1780s and moved beyond the political reforms of the 1790s. Despite persistent economic and social stresses, the country seemed to be approaching a new period of growth. The idea that the shogunate would not last forever was far from anyone's mind.Yet, in that year, an anonymous samurai author completed one of the most detailed critiques of Edo society known today. Writing as Buyo Inshi, "a retired gentleman of Edo," he expresses a profound despair with the state of the realm and with people's behavior and attitudes. He sees decay wherever he turns and believes the world will soon descend into war.Buyo shows a familiarity with many corners of Edo life that one might not expect in a samurai. He describes the corruption of samurai officials; the suffering of the poor in villages and cities; the operation of brothels; the dealings of blind moneylenders; the selling and buying of temple abbotships; and the dubious strategies townspeople use in the law courts. Perhaps the frankness of his account, which contains a wealth of concrete information about Edo society, made him prefer to remain anonymous.This volume contains a full translation of Buyo's often-quoted but rarely studied work by a team of specialists on Edo society. Together with extensive annotation of the translation, the volume includes an introduction that situates the text culturally and historically.
Lust, Commerce, and Corruption: An Account of What I Have Seen and Heard, by an Edo Samurai, Abridged Edition (Translations from the Asian Classics)
by Kate Wildman Nakai Mark TeeuwenBy 1816, Japan had recovered from the famines of the 1780s and moved beyond the political reforms of the 1790s. Despite persistent economic and social stresses, the country seemed headed for a new period of growth. The idea that the shogunate would not last forever was far from anyone's mind.Yet, in that year, an anonymous samurai produced a scathing critique of Edo society. Writing as Buyo Inshi, "a retired gentleman of Edo," he expressed in An Account of What I Have Seen and Heard a profound despair with the state of the realm. Seeing decay wherever he turned, Buyo feared the world would soon descend into war.In his anecdotes, Buyo shows a sometimes surprising familiarity with the shadier aspects of Edo life. He speaks of the corruption of samurai officials; the suffering of the poor in villages and cities; the operation of brothels; the dealings of blind moneylenders; the selling and buying of temple abbotships; and the dubious strategies seen in law courts. Perhaps it was the frankness of his account that made him prefer to stay anonymous.A team of Edo specialists undertook the original translation of Buyo's work. This abridged edition streamlines this translation for classroom use, preserving the scope and emphasis of Buyo's argument while eliminating repetitions and diversions. It also retains the introductory essay that situates the work within Edo society and history.
Lust: A Seven Deadly Sins Novel (7 Deadly Sins #1)
by Victoria Christopher MurrayThe 7 Deadly Sins series that inspired four Lifetime original movies begins with this unputdownable novel about a woman caught between an entertainment mogul with a shady past and his childhood friend who is out for revenge—from the NAACP Image award winner and national bestselling author of The Personal Librarian.Is lust a sin? Tiffanie has lived a sheltered life in a very strict household with her pastor grandfather and her grandmother in Washington, D.C. But when she meets Damon, she falls for the successful entertainment businessman despite his history as a drug dealer. Everyone sees a bright future for the couple—yet when Tiffanie meets Trey, her lustful feelings leave her confused just days before her wedding. Trey is Damon&’s childhood best friend with whom he built a successful drug business. But when the game got hot and Damon decided to leave, Trey stayed and continued to sell drugs until he was arrested and spent seven years in prison. Now he&’s out and able to attend the wedding. While Damon is thrilled to have Trey back and hopes to bring his best friend into his business, Trey has other plans. And in the end, there will only be one man standing... Includes a reading group guide with an author Q&A and discussion questions for book clubs.
Luther The Reformer: The Story Of The Man And His Career
by James M. KittelsonEngaging and authoritative, Kittleson's important and popular biography is here ― represented with a new cover and new preface by the author. His single-volume biography has become a standard resource for those who wish to delve into the depths of the Reformer without drowning in a sea of scholarly concerns.
Luther and Calvin on Secular Authority
by Harro HöpflThis volume contains new, unabridged translations of Luther's On Secular Authority and Calvin's On Civil Government. These works represent the authors' attempts to balance their commitments to the maintenance of order in Church and polity on the one hand, and the overriding imperative of uncompromising obedience to the will of God as revealed in Scripture on the other. The book is intended to be readily intelligible to students and nonspecialists, but precise enough for scholars. The introduction relates the works to the thought and activities of their authors, and a glossary, chronology and bibliography are also provided.
Luther and Katharina
by Jody HedlundShe was a nun of noble birth. He, a heretic, a reformer...an outlaw of the Holy Roman Empire. In the 16th century, nun Katharina von Bora's fate fell no further than the Abbey. Until she read the writings of Martin Luther. His sweeping Catholic church reformation--condemning a cloistered life and promoting the goodness of marriage--awakened her desire for everything she'd been forbidden. Including Martin Luther himself. Despite the fact that the attraction and tension between them is undeniable, Luther holds fast to his convictions and remains isolated, refusing to risk anyone's life but his own. And Katharina longs for love, but is strong-willed. She clings proudly to her class distinction, pining for nobility over the heart of a reformer. They couldn't be more different. But as the world comes tumbling down around them, and with Luther's threatened life a constant strain, these unlikely allies forge an unexpected bond of understanding, support and love. Together, they will alter the religious landscape forever.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Luther and Liberation: A Latin American Perspective
by AltmannWith the approach of the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s inauguration of the Protestant Reformation and the burgeoning dialogue between Catholics and Lutherans opened under Pope Francis, this new edition of Walter Altmann’s Luther and Liberation is timely and relevant. Luther and Liberation recovers the liberating and revolutionary impact of Luther’s theology, read afresh from the perspective of the Latin American context. Altmann provides a much-needed reassessment of Luther’s significance today through a direct engagement of Luther’s historical situation with an eye keenly situated on the deeply contextual situation of the contemporary reader, giving a localized reading from the author’s own experience in Latin America. The work examines with fresh vigor Luther’s central theological commitments, such as his doctrine of God, Christology, justification, hermeneutics, and ecclesiology, and his forays into economics, politics, education, violence, and war. This new edition greatly expands the original text with fresh scholarship and updated sources, footnotes, and bibliography, and contains several additional new chapters on Luther’s doctrine of God, theology of the sacraments, his controversial perspective on the Jews, and a new comparative account with the Latin American liberation theology tradition.
Luther at the Manger: Christmas Sermons on Isaiah 9:6
by Nathaniel BiebertWhat does Isaiah 9:6 mean? Luther at the Manger includes the English translations of five sermons on this Christ-centered Bible verse.Originally preached as five sermons by Martin Luther around Christmas in 1531 to a congregation of Christians in Wittenberg, Germany, this modern English translation dives into this gospel promise from the Old Testament book of Isaiah.In Luther at the Manger, you’ll be masterfully connected with the majesty and eternal significance of Christ’s incarnation, helping you grow in your understanding of and faith in his nativity! This beautiful book of Christmas devotions also includes another sermon on Isaiah 9:6 by Martin Luther’s trusted friend and secretary, Veit Dietrich, and Christoph Starke’s “Prayer for Christmas Day.”Daily reading schedules for reading through the sermons in the first four weeks of Advent or during the Christmas season are also included, as is a glossary of terms, persons, and places, to help you learn more!This is currently the only in-print English edition of these sermons by Martin Luther.
Luther vs. Pope Leo: A Conversation in Purgatory
by Paul R. HinlickyMartin Luther and Pope Leo X awake in the afterlife. It is 2017, and they have been asleep since the posting of the Ninety-Five Theses in 1517, the imagined execution of Luther, and the death of Leo in a strange accident. To their mutual chagrin not only does each discover the other face-to-face in "heaven," but they learn that by divine decree they are roomed together indefinitely. The pope’s first reaction to the news is that this is his purgatory for the sins of the Medicis. Luther despairs that he is in hell: "It was works after all," he surmises.Discussing the key issues that divided Catholics and Protestants and birthed a Reformation 500 years ago, Hinlicky creates an imaginary reconciliation in heaven between Martin Luther and Pope Leo X, who work through the controversies that divided them in their historical encounter. They even get a little help from John Wesley. In this book, Luther and Leo become the creative instruments of a renewed commitment to Protestant-Catholic ecumenical reconciliation (as signaled by the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification by the Lutheran World Federation and the Catholic Church in 1999). "What an imagination! Paul Hinlicky goes to the heart of the tragic beauty of the Lutheran movement. And along the way he invites us to reimagine the way the gospel is calling us to faith and hope right now. What an extraordinary book!" —Richard Graham, Bishop, Metropolitan Washington, DC Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America "A fascinating thought experiment into how Martin Luther and Pope Leo might be forced to confront their differences, air their grievances, and inch toward reconciliation. Hinlicky sets up the purgatory scenes with illuminating historical backdrops that help us better understand each man’s motivations for his words and actions. As we appreciate more fully their views and their flaws, finding space for shared convictions becomes possible." —Deanna A. Thompson, Professor of Religion, Hamline University, Saint Paul, MN; author, The Virtual Body of Christ in a Suffering World (Abingdon Press) "Hinlicky’s imaginative construction of dialogue between Luther and Leo X bound together in purgatory is at once thoroughly engaging, theologically clarifying, and frequently amusing. The book should be of great interest to those who continue to be scandalized by the divisions in Christ’s body, especially as it suggests ways to reinvigorate the ecumenical conversation." —Fritz Oehlschlaeger, Emeritus Professor of English, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, VA"Imaging a conversation between Martin Luther and Pope Leo in purgatory, Paul Hinlicky weaves together history and theology to tell the story of the progress made in ecumenical relations since Vatican II. Playful yet profound, the book brims with theological insight!" - Lois Malcolm, Professor of Systematic Theology, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN
Luther's Catechism EHV
by Northwestern Publishing House Stephen Geiger John Braun Joel Otto Ray SchumacherLuther's Catechism will engage and equip you with the truths of God's holy Word: the Bible. This edition of Luther's Catechism includes the six chief parts: the Ten Commandments, the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, Baptism, the Use of Keys and Confession, and the Lord's Supper—as well as Martin Luther's explanations. Bible verses are quoted in the Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV). What sets this version of the Catechism apart from the rest: A question-and-answer approach that develops your ability to discover truths directly from the Bible A "Connections" section at the end of each unit that introduces a Bible history or other larger section from Scripture, with thought questions to elicit discussion Quotes from Martin Luther and hymn verses at the end of each unit that encourage use as a devotional tool Fresh readability that engages verbal learners Full-color layout and engaging diagrams that aid visual learners Whether you're a new catechism student or a longtime Christian who wants to review the basic truths of your faith, this timeless and precious book will be sure to be your go-to resource for everyday living. Also available in NIV (2011) translation and ESV (English Standard Version) translation.
Luther's Catechism ESV
by Northwestern Publishing House Stephen Geiger John Braun Joel Otto Ray SchumacherLuther's Catechism will engage and equip you with the truths of God's holy Word: the Bible. This edition of Luther's Catechism includes the six chief parts: the Ten Commandments, the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, Baptism, the Use of Keys and Confession, and the Lord's Supper—as well as Martin Luther's explanations. Bible verses are quoted in the English Standard Version (ESV). What sets this version of the Catechism apart from the rest: A question-and-answer approach that develops your ability to discover truths directly from the Bible A ""Connections"" section at the end of each unit that introduces a Bible history or other larger section from Scripture, with thought questions to elicit discussion Quotes from Martin Luther and hymn verses at the end of each unit that encourage use as a devotional tool Fresh readability that engages verbal learners Full-color layout and engaging diagrams that aid visual learners Whether you're a new catechism student or a longtime Christian who wants to review the basic truths of your faith, this timeless and precious book will be sure to be your go-to resource for everyday living. Also available in NIV (2011) translation and EHV (Evangelical Heritage Version) translation.
Luther's Catechism NIV
by Northwestern Publishing House Stephen Geiger John Braun Joel Otto Ray SchumacherLuther's Catechism will engage and equip you with the truths of God's holy Word: the Bible. This edition of Luther's Catechism includes the six chief parts: the Ten Commandments, the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, Baptism, the Use of Keys and Confession, and the Lord's Supper—as well as Martin Luther's explanations. Bible verses are quoted in the English Standard Version (NIV 2011). What sets this version of the Catechism apart from the rest: A question-and-answer approach that develops your ability to discover truths directly from the Bible A "Connections" section at the end of each unit that introduces a Bible history or other larger section from Scripture, with thought questions to elicit discussion Quotes from Martin Luther and hymn verses at the end of each unit that encourage use as a devotional tool Fresh readability that engages verbal learners Full-color layout and engaging diagrams that aid visual learners Whether you're a new catechism student or a longtime Christian who wants to review the basic truths of your faith, this timeless and precious book will be sure to be your go-to resource for everyday living. Also available in ESV (English Standard Version) translation and EHV (Evangelical Heritage Version) translation.
Luther's Small Catechism with African Descent Reflections
by Augsburg FortressIn connection with the observance of the five hundredth anniversary of the Reformation events initiated by the 95 Theses, a distinguished group of African descent Lutheran theologians gathered at the offices of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) to explore and reflect on Luther's Small Catechism. While continuing to affirm the gift of the Small Catechism in the life of the church, they recognized that the meaning of these explanations of Christian faith could and should be broadened to address the historical, cultural, and linguistic experience of Lutherans of African descent, both on the African continent and in the diaspora. In the Small Catechism Luther presented central articles of Christian faith, then asked and answered a critical question: "What is this?" or "What does this mean?" Luther's answers were contextual, addressing his historical, cultural, and social settings. This edition of Luther's Small Catechism is not only the version of the Small Catechism widely used among Lutherans in North America today, but also includes reflections from a distinguished group of African descent Lutheran theologians. These brief commentaries offer additional context, language, and illumination from the experiences of African descent people, both past and present, to enrich our understanding of the Small Catechism and enliven faith. -- Excerpt from the introduction by the Rev. Dr. James Kenneth Echols (1951- 2018).
Luther's Theology of the Cross
by Alister E. McgrathLuther's Theology of the Cross represents a fully revised and updated edition of the classic 1985 text that expands on the author's ongoing research and reflects 25 years of Luther scholarship. Rewritten and expanded edition of a highly-acclaimed classic text Incorporates primary and secondary sources that have become available since the publication of the first edition Draws on advances in our understanding of the late medieval intellectual, cultural, and religious background of Luther's early development, and the nature of Luther's doctrine of justification (including the so-called 'Finnish' school), many of which have not yet been incorporated into Luther scholarship Luther's 'theological breakthrough' continues to be of central importance to Reformation Studies and the development of Protestantism Written by one of the world's leading Protestant theologians, who is an authority on the development of the doctrine of justification. His classic work Iustitia Dei: A History of the Christian Doctrine of Justification is now in its third edition (2005)