Fortress Introduction to Lutheranism
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Fortress Introduction to Lutheranism
A helpful and accessible guide to
Lutheranism's history and central tenents,
with numerous photos and
illustrations.
Small wonder that many are confused about Lutheranism's historical origins, doctrinal affirmation, and ethical directives. Even Lutherans themselves—maintains, Eric Gritsch, a leading authority on the Lutheran tradition—are not clear about their identity. Some Lutheran consider themselves heirs to a reform movement, others see themselves as members of a denomination or ecclesial institution, and still others are confounded by the tension and miss the tradition's thrust.
Fortress Introduction to Lutheranism offers in Part One a concise, well-written overview of this group's history from The Book of Concord to the present and in Part Two a distillation of its teachings as challenges to the reader.
Small wonder that many are confused about Lutheranism's historical origins, doctrinal affirmation, and ethical directives. Even Lutherans themselves—maintains, Eric Gritsch, a leading authority on the Lutheran tradition—are not clear about their identity. Some Lutheran consider themselves heirs to a reform movement, others see themselves as members of a denomination or ecclesial institution, and still others are confounded by the tension and miss the tradition's thrust.
Fortress Introduction to Lutheranism offers in Part One a concise, well-written overview of this group's history from The Book of Concord to the present and in Part Two a distillation of its teachings as challenges to the reader.
- Publisher Fortress Press
- Format Paperback
- ISBN 9780800627805
- Dimensions 5.5 x 8.5
- Pages 144
- Publication Date January 1, 1994
Contents
List of Illustrations
Preface
Part One: Legacy
Chapter 1 The Luther Event
Breakthrough and Breakaway
Movement and Institution
A Man for Few Seasons
Chapter 2 The Aborted Reformation
Away from Rome
Orthodoxy and Pietism
The Impact of Enlightenment Philosophy
Chapter 3 Old World Network
Contexts
Theologies
Church, State, and Witness
Chapter 4 New World Immigrants
Sailing to North America
The Problem of Assimilation
Manifold Destiny and Lutheran Identity
Chapter 5 Missionary Connections
Forays by Church and State
Evangelism in the Third World
Ways of Cooperation
Chapter 6 World Lutheranism
Joining the Quest for Unity
encounter with Tyranny
The Lutheran World Federation
Part Two: Challenge
Chapter 7 Proper God-talk
A Christ-centered mind
Mandate and Promise
Justified Freedom
Chapter 8 Life in the Meantime
Two Realms
Back to the Future
Servanthood and Serpenthood
Chapter 9 Formation for Mission
Worship
Education
Ethics
Chapter 10 The Gift of Unity
Scripture and Tradition
Word and Sacrament
Authority and Adiaphora
Postscript
Appendix A: An Introduction to the Lutheran Confessions
Appendix B: A Guide to Further Reading
Acknowledgments
Preface
Part One: Legacy
Chapter 1 The Luther Event
Breakthrough and Breakaway
Movement and Institution
A Man for Few Seasons
Chapter 2 The Aborted Reformation
Away from Rome
Orthodoxy and Pietism
The Impact of Enlightenment Philosophy
Chapter 3 Old World Network
Contexts
Theologies
Church, State, and Witness
Chapter 4 New World Immigrants
Sailing to North America
The Problem of Assimilation
Manifold Destiny and Lutheran Identity
Chapter 5 Missionary Connections
Forays by Church and State
Evangelism in the Third World
Ways of Cooperation
Chapter 6 World Lutheranism
Joining the Quest for Unity
encounter with Tyranny
The Lutheran World Federation
Part Two: Challenge
Chapter 7 Proper God-talk
A Christ-centered mind
Mandate and Promise
Justified Freedom
Chapter 8 Life in the Meantime
Two Realms
Back to the Future
Servanthood and Serpenthood
Chapter 9 Formation for Mission
Worship
Education
Ethics
Chapter 10 The Gift of Unity
Scripture and Tradition
Word and Sacrament
Authority and Adiaphora
Postscript
Appendix A: An Introduction to the Lutheran Confessions
Appendix B: A Guide to Further Reading
Acknowledgments