Historical Dictionary of Lutheranism
Published on 4. April 2001
Book
Hardback
448 pages
978-0-8108-3945-8 (ISBN)
Description
This historical dictionary examines the development of Lutheranism from its inception in the 16th century to its place as one of the largest and most influential Protestant churches in the modern world. It covers the basic theological convictions of the Lutheran tradition and their interpretation through the centuries; eminent Lutherans from the sixteenth through the twentieth centuries; the broad social and cultural impact of Lutheranism; Lutheran participation in the great religious and intellectual movements of the last four centuries; and portrayals of the members of the world-wide family of Lutheran churches. Truly a reference book for a wide audience and an informative tool for theological scholars and teachers.
Reviews / Votes
The articles are by and large clear and succinct, offering essential knowledge...the book can be an invaluable resource for college students and seminarians. * Religious Studies Review * Guenther Gassmann...has provided yet another incalculable service to theologians, historians, pastors, students, and anyone the least bit interested in the Lutheran churches of the world...Every English-speaking church library should purchase a copy of this book...There is simply no other current source in English where this much information is packed into such a usable form. * Theologische Literaturzeitung * This obvious labour of love is an important collection of articles and a repository of information on one branch of the Christian faith over the past five hundred years. * Journal of Religious Thought * The book commends itself as an important reference addition to any library-church, university, or seminary. * Lutheran Quarterly * ...the excellent general bibliographies at the end include most of the major English-language studies on Lutheran topics...more up-to-date than anything else available...Essential...it will prove valuable to readers who want good, basic information on the subject. * CHOICE *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Dimensions
Height: 221 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
662 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8108-3945-8 (9780810839458)
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Persons
Dr. Guenther Gassmann now teaches at the Gettysburg Seminary and was previously president of the Central Office of the United Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Germany, then associate director of the Department of Studies of the Lutheran World Federation and finally director of the Commission on Faith and Order of the World Council of Churches. Dr. Duane H. Larson is president of the Wartburg Theological Seminary at Dubuque. Dr. Mark W. Oldenburg is professor of liturgics at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg.