Dictionary of Luther and the Lutheran Traditions
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (559 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01NASZTSH |
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| Number of Pages | : | 429 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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. 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.. 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. 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
Wengert (PhD, Duke University) is Ministerium of Pennsylvania Emeritus Professor of Church History at The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia.Mark A. . 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 Luther
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. Timothy Wengert and his editorial board have assembled an impressive roster of scholars to produce a well-designed work that brings up-to-date scholars