Dictionary of Luther and the Lutheran Traditions
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (842 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01NASZTSH |
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| Number of Pages | : | 325 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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This up-to-date dictionary by leading theologians and church historians covers Luther's life and thought, key figures of his time, and the various traditions he continues to influence.Prominent scholars of the history of Lutheran traditions have brought together experts in church history representing a variety of Christian perspectives to offer a major, cutting-edge reference work. 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.. Containing nearly six hundred articles, this dictionary provides a comprehensive overview of Luther's life and work and the traditions emanating from the Wittenberg Reformation. 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
Zondervan Professor of Historical Theology, Emeritus, Calvin Theological Seminary"This impressive work will undoubtedly adorn many bookshelves and enlighten many readers from laypersons to seminarians and from clergy to teachers in higher education. Muller, senior fellow, Junius Institute for Digital Reformation Research, P. J. 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. From the Inside Flap "The new Dictionary of Luther and the Lutheran Traditions is a welcome addition to the historical and theologi
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. Wengert (PhD, Duke University) is Ministerium of Pennsylvania Emeritus Professor of Church History at The Lutheran Th