Synopses & Reviews
This Companion provides an accessible introduction to Martin Luther for students of theology and history and everyone interested in the life, work and thought of the first great Protestant reformer. Historians and theologians present a complete picture of Luther's major writing themes and the ways in which his ideas spread and continue to be important. The Companion is oriented to those with little or no background in Luther studies, as well as teachers and specialists.
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"This is a work that should be in every library." Choice
Synopsis
'This Companion provides an accessible introduction to Martin Luther for students of theology and history. Leading scholars join to present a full picture of Lutherâs contexts, the major themes in his writings, and the ways in which his ideas spread and have continuing importance today.\n
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Synopsis
This Companion provides an accessible introduction to Martin Luther for students of theology and history.
About the Author
Donald K. McKim has served as Academic Dean and Professor of Theology at Memphis Theological Seminary and Professor of Theology at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, in addition to being a pastor in Presbyterian Church (USA) churches. He is the author and editor of over twenty-five books and currently works as Academic and Reference editor for Westminster John Knox Press.
Table of Contents
Notes on Contributors; Preface; Abbreviations; Chronology; Part I. Lutherâs Life and Context: 1. Lutherâs life Albrecht Beutel; 2. Lutherâs Wittenberg Helmar Junghans; Part II. Lutherâs Work: 3. Lutherâs writings Timothy F. Lull; 4. Luther as bible translator Eric W. Gritsch; 5. Luther as an interpreter of holy scripture Oswald Bayer; 6. Lutherâs theology Markus Wriedt; 7. Lutherâs moral theology Bernd Wannenwetsch; 8. Luther as preacher of the Word Fred W. Meuser; 9. Lutherâs spiritual journey Jane E. Strohl; 10. Lutherâs struggle with social-ethical issues Carter Lindberg; 11. Lutherâs political encounters David M. Whitford; 12. Lutherâs polemical controversies Mark U. Edwards, Jr.; Part III. After Luther: 13. Lutherâs function in an age of confessionalization Robert Kolb; 14. The legacy of Martin Luther Hans J. Hillerbrand; 15. Approaching Luther James A. Nestingen; Part IV. Luther Today: 16. Luther and modern church history James M. Kittelson; 17. Lutherâs contemporary theological significance Robert W. Jenson; 18. Luther in the worldwide church today Günther Gassmann; Select bibliography; Index.