Dictionary of Luther and the Lutheran Traditions
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (902 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01NASZTSH |
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| Number of Pages | : | 275 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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It traces the history, theology, and practices of the global Lutheran movement, covering significant figures, events, theological writings and ideas, denominational subgroups, and congregational practices that have constituted the Lutheran tradition from the Reformation to the present day.. In the five hundred years since the publication of Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses, a rich set of traditions have grown up around that action and the subsequent events of the Reformation. Containing nearly six hundred articles, this dictionary provides a comprehensive overview of Luther's life and work and the traditions emana
The contributing scholars have given us a remarkably informative volume that explains theological doctrines, explores controversies, and describes Lutherans engaged in varied historical, global, and ecumenical contexts. The editors have gathered an impressive team of contributors writing on the historical development of the Lutheran Reformation, its global outreach, and its present significance. One can only congratulate Baker Academic for producing such a massive, easily accessible, and valuable resource."--Hans Schwarz, professor emeritus of systematic theology and contemporary theological issues, University of Regensburg, Germany"Can a dictionary be both informative and inspiring? The Dictionary of Luther and the Lutheran Traditions certainly is. From the Inside Flap "The new Dictionary of Luther and the Lutheran Traditions is a welcome addition to the historical and theological reference shelf. The volume serv
Timothy J. . Mattes (PhD, University of Chicago) is professor of philosophy and religion at Grand View University.Jonathan Strom (PhD, University of Chicago) is professor of church history, Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Granquist (PhD, University of Chicago Divinity School) is associate professor of church history at Luther Seminary.Mary Jane Haemig (ThD, Harvard Divinity School) is professor of church history at