The Theology of Martin Luther
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The Theology of Martin Luther
This is a comprehensive and systematic
survey of Martin Luther's entire thought by
an internationally recognized authority in
the field of Reformation research. The main
theological questions which engaged the
Reformer's attention are set forth in clear
and simple fashion, along with a host of
quotations from this own writings to
illumine the presentation. Scholars and
laypersons alike will appreciate the more
than a thousand instances in which the
author allows Luther to speak forcefully and
directly for himself.
- Publisher Fortress Press
- Format Paperback
- ISBN 9780800618551
- Dimensions 5.5 x 8.5
- Pages 464
- Publication Date January 1, 1966
Endorsements
"It is likely to remain a standard source book for American theologians for some time to come."
— Dialog
"In this book, Althaus further distinguishes himself by demonstrating a marked capacity to communicate the profundities of Lutheran theology in a strikingly lucid, comprehensible way...a wholesome exercise for both the Lutheran scholar and the uninitiated."
— Union Seminary Quarterly Review
— Dialog
"In this book, Althaus further distinguishes himself by demonstrating a marked capacity to communicate the profundities of Lutheran theology in a strikingly lucid, comprehensible way...a wholesome exercise for both the Lutheran scholar and the uninitiated."
— Union Seminary Quarterly Review
Table of Contents
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From the Preface to the German Edition
- The Authority of Scripture and of the Creeds
- The Subject Matter of Theology
PART ONE: THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD, THE WORD OF GOD AND FAITH
- The General and the Proper Knowledge of God
- God in Himself and God as He Reveals Himself
- The Theology of the Cross
- The Word of God and the Spirit of God
- Faith
- Reason
- The Holy Scripture
PART TWO: GOD'S WORK
- God Is God
- God's Will for Men
- Man as a Sinner
- Man Between God and Satan
- Man Under the Wrath of God
- God in Jesus Christ
- The Trinity
- Jesus Christ as the Reconciler and Redeemer
- Righteousness in Faith
- Law and Gospel
- The Freedom of the Gracious God
- The People of God
- The Church as the Community of Saints
- The Office of the Ministry
- The True Church and the Empirical Church
- The Sacrament
- Baptism
- The Lord's Supper
- Eschatology
Appendix One
"And Though I Had All Faith"
Luther's Interpretation of I Corinthians 13:2
Appendix Two
"Love and the Certainty of Salvation"
Luther's Interpretation of I John 4:17a
Index of Names
Index of Subjects
Preface to the American Edition
Translator's Note
Abbreviations
INTRODUCTION