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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.
Luther: Visionary Reformer (Abingdon Pillars of Theology)
by Scott HendrixAbingdon Pillars of Theology is a series for the college and seminary classroom designed to help students grasp the basic and necessary facts, influence, and significance of major theologians. Written by noted scholars, these books will outline the context, methodology, organizing principles, primary contributions, and key writings of people who have shaped theology as we know it today. "Martin Luther would be shocked to hear that he is appearing in a series called pillars of theology. To be sure, the professor of biblical interpretation with a doctorate in theology was a theologian. In fact, teaching theology for thirty-four years at the University of Wittenberg brought into Luther's large household, managed by his wife Katharina von Bora, the only salary he ever earned. Still, like most theologians, Luther never thought of himself as having a theology. A theologian becomes a pillar of the discipline in the estimation of admiring readers, but they are not the focus of this book. My purpose is to lay the groundwork and identify the pieces that were later used to construct what is now called Luther's theology." From the book
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, Conflict, and Christendom: Reformation Europe and Christianity in the West
by Christopher OckerMartin Luther - monk, priest, intellectual, or revolutionary - has been a controversial figure since the sixteenth century. Most studies of Luther stress his personality, his ideas, and his ambitions as a church reformer. In this book, Christopher Ocker brings a new perspective to this topic, arguing that the different ways people thought about Luther mattered far more than who he really was. Providing an accessible, highly contextual, and non-partisan introduction, Ocker says that religious conflict itself served as the engine of religious change. He shows that the Luther affair had a complex political anatomy which extended far beyond the borders of Germany, making the debate an international one from the very start. His study links the Reformation to pluralism within western religion and to the coexistence of religions and secularism in today's world. Luther, Conflict, and Christendom includes a detailed chronological chart.
Luther: Letters Of Spiritual Counsel (The Library Of Christian Classics Ser. #No. 54)
by Martin Luther Theodore G. TappertMartin Luther is often thought of as a world-shaking figure who defied papacy and empire to introduce a reformation in the teaching, worship, organization, and life of the church. Sometimes it is forgotten that he was also a pastor and shepherd of souls. Collected in this volume are Luther’s letters of spiritual counsel, which he offered to his contemporaries in the midst of sickness, death, persecution, imprisonment, famine, and political instability. For Luther, spiritual counsel was about establishing, nurturing, and strengthening faith. Freshly translated from the original German and Latin, these letters shed light on the fascinating relationship between his pastoral counsel and his theology.“Since spiritual direction is not the wholesale application of general principles, but the painstaking working out of spirituality in specific situations, the personal letter is one of its best expressions. Luther knew the holy gospel and the human heart, and the double knowledge is evident on the pages of these letters.”—Eugene H. Peterson, Regent College
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 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
Lutheran Bible Companion
by Edward EngelbrechtTap into the treasures of God's Word with the Lutheran Bible Companion, the first-ever comprehensive guide to the Bible featuring commentary that reflects Lutheran theology. Inside Volume 1, readers find new understanding for personal meditation or preaching in the expansive timeline of the Old Testament. Fascinating insights on the Bible's themes provide additional depth: Theological topics and literary features found in each book Significant events, people, and places found in detailed outlines and maps Biblical reflections from Martin Luther and Johann Gerhard Color photography and art illustrating stories, daily life, and landscapes (600+)
Lutheran Bible Companion, Volume 2: Intertestamental, New Testament, And Bible Dictionary
by Edward EngelbrechtEnrich your Bible study like never before with this visually stunning and practical resource which includes: • Overview and introductions to all New Testament books; • Historical, literary, and theological descriptions; • Summary commentaries, outlines, illustrations, and maps; • Insights from Martin Luther and Johann Gerhard; • Reviews and recommendations for additional resources.
Lutheran Catechesis: A Comprehensive Guide to Catechesis for a Lutheran Congregation (2nd Edition)
by Peter C. BenderThe catechist edition of Lutheran Catechesis and the Lutheran Catechesis Compendium (published separately) are intended to be used by pastors as a comprehensive guide to catechesis in their congregations. These volumes are also intended for the Lutheran day school and for parents who homeschool their children.
A Lutheran Looks At Catholics (A Lutheran Looks At...)
by Curtis A JahnWhat is the difference between Lutherans and Catholics?If you've ever asked that question—or know someone who has—this book is for you!A Lutheran Looks at Catholics examines both historic and modern Catholicism from a Lutheran perspective. Author Curtis A. Jahn accurately depicts the teachings and practices of the largest group of Christianity to help you better understand Catholics—many of whom are your neighbors, coworkers, and friends.Through this book, you will gain a clear picture of Catholicism and note the main differences between what Lutherans and Catholics teach. This book will also equip you to ask questions and open up a dialogue with the Catholics in your life.Each volume in the A Lutheran Looks At series gives you a brief look at the teachings of a particular type of Christianity and compares them to confessional Lutheranism. This provides you with an invaluable tool for comparative study and helps you better understand the beliefs of neighbors, coworkers, and friends.
Lutheran Service Book: Pastoral Care Companion
by The Commission on Worship of The Lutheran Church--Missouri SynodThe Pastoral Care Companion provides numerous practical resources like Services and Rites, Resources For Pastoral Care, and Other Resources for visitations and crisis intervention.
Lutheran Service Book: Psalms and Hymns
by The Commission on Worship of The Lutheran Church-Missouri SynodThis is the complete pocket edition of the hymnal of the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod as published in 2006. It contains the complete set of 150 Psalms in the English Standard Version, a selection of prayers, parts of Luther's Small Catechism and the Text of all the hymns. The pocket edition contains text only, no music notation and therefore was especially adaptable to a Bookshare file. In addition, it is fully marked up for DAISY navigation. At Level 1 you can quickly navigate to the Psalms, Prayers, Catechism, Hymns and Indexes. At Level 2 you can navigate from hymn to hymn. Note that the pocket edition does not contain the order of divine services. Each hymn stanza is a paragraph.
Lutheran Theology and Secular Law: The Work of the Modern State (ICLARS Series on Law and Religion)
by Marie A. Failinger Ronald W. DutyThis collection brings together lawyers and theologians in the U.S. and Europe to reflect on Lutheran understandings of the political use of the law by secular governments. The book furthers the intellectual conversation about how Lutheran insights can be used to develop jurisprudence and specific solutions to legal issues in which there is strong conflict. It presents the basic theological and interpretive assumptions of the Lutheran tradition as they may inform the creation of legislation and judicial interpretation at local, national and international levels. The authors explore Luther’s conception of the foundations of modern secular law and understanding of vocation. The work discusses the application of Lutheran theological principles to contemporary issues such as the war on terror, native land rights, property law, family law, church and state, medical experimentation, and the criminal law of rape, providing ethical insights for lawyers and lawmakers.
A Lutheran Toolkit
by Ken Sundet JonesThe "Lutheran" in the title doesn't mean The Lutheran Toolkit is just for Lutherans. It's about a Lutheran witness for the whole church and for all sinners with ears to hear. It's a slender book about the big theological ideas the evangelical reformers of the 16th century used as a lens for understanding God's work in Christ. Starting with Philiip Melanchthon's 1530 Augsburg Confession, which was drafted to defend the preaching and teaching of Luther and his colleagues, Ken Sundet Jones sees its primary themes as a set of tools that God uses to build faith in us. He takes the reader beyond scholarly analysis and historical explanations and uses his own experience as a college professor, parish pastor, and sinner looking for mercy, to discover God's handiwork in our lives. Each chapter takes as its starting point one of the foundational ideas presented to the Holy Roman Emperor and representatives of the church, including Sin , God hidden and revealed, justification, ministry, the Christian life, the church, sacraments, and vocation. These are not simply theological categories for scholars to debate or historians to recount. They're the lived experience of the faithful from the first believers, to big thinkers like Augustine and Luther, to people in the pews, at the supper table, in their careers, and at their deathbeds throughout the ages. The tools in this kit continually point to Jesus as the one who promises mercy and abundant life — and who has the power to deliver them. This is a word for those who've not yet heard it and for those who desperately need to hear it again.
Lutheranism in North America, 1914-1970
by E. Clifford NelsonThis volume is the most comprehensive scholarly study of 20th century Lutheranism in North America. E. Clifford Nelson's personal experience and careful research describes decisions and events that brought Lutheran bodies in North America to their present theological and cultural positions. The book is an indispensable guide to understanding the ongoing question of fellowship and cooperation. Nelson not only provides the historical background but also spotlights some of the significant issues facing the church in the 70s. E. Clifford Nelson is professor of religion at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. He has worked with the Lutheran Federation and other national and international bodies and taught for 14 years in Luther Seminary in St. Paul. Previous publications include a two volume study, The Lutheran Church Among Norwegian-Americans (E. L. Fevold, co-author of Vol I), and articles in church and professional journals as well as in encyclopedias, including in the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Lutherans in North America
by E. Clifford Nelson Theodore G. Tappert H. George Anderson August R. Suelflow Eugene L. Fevold Fred W. MeuserLutherans came to North America, starting in the 1600s, chiefly from Germany, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finlad and a few from Poland and Slovakia. This book, co-authored by six Lutheran scholars, recounts their journey to North America and describes their church life once they arrived. They grouped into synods, initially based on their countries of origin and later based on conservative or liberal thinking. Much of the book concerns itself with attempts to unify Lutherans into one church with a common hymnal and style of worship. As of 1979, when this book closes its history, cooperation has increased but full unity is not yet achieved.
Luther’s Aesop (Early Modern Studies #8)
by Carl P. SpringerReformer of the church, biblical theologian, and German translator of the Bible Martin Luther had the highest respect for stories attributed to the ancient Greek author Aesop. He assigned them a status second only to the Bible and regarded them as wiser than "the harmful opinions of all the philosophers." Throughout his life, Luther told and retold Aesop’s fables and strongly supported their continued use in Lutheran schools. In this volume, Carl Springer builds on the textual foundation other scholars have laid and provides the first book in English to seriously consider Luther’s fascination with Aesop’s fables. He looks at which fables Luther knew, how he understood and used them, and why he valued them. Springer provides a variety of cultural contexts to help scholars and general readers gain a deeper understanding of Luther’s appreciation of Aesop.
Luther’s Aesop (Early Modern Studies)
by Carl P. SpringerReformer of the church, biblical theologian, and German translator of the Bible Martin Luther had the highest respect for stories attributed to the ancient Greek author Aesop. He assigned them a status second only to the Bible and regarded them as wiser than "the harmful opinions of all the philosophers." Throughout his life, Luther told and retold Aesop’s fables and strongly supported their continued use in Lutheran schools. In this volume, Carl Springer builds on the textual foundation other scholars have laid and provides the first book in English to seriously consider Luther’s fascination with Aesop’s fables. He looks at which fables Luther knew, how he understood and used them, and why he valued them. Springer provides a variety of cultural contexts to help scholars and general readers gain a deeper understanding of Luther’s appreciation of Aesop.
Luther's Catechism EHV
by Northwestern Publishing House Stephen Geiger Joel Otto John Braun 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 Joel Otto John Braun 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.