Timothy J. Wengert Boeken

The Augsburg Confession is the single most-important confession of faith among Lutherans today. However, it is often taught either from a historical perspective or from a dogmatic one.

Explores a long-neglected aspect of Martin Luther--his life and ministry as a pastor.Sixteen church historians here examine Martin Luther in an uncommon way -- not as Reformer or theologian but as  pastor . Luther's work as parish pastor commanded much of his time and energy in Wittenberg.After first introducing the pastoral Luther, including his theology of the cross, these chapters discuss Luther's preaching and use of language (including humor), investigate his teaching ministry in depth, especially in light of the catechism, and explore his views on such things as the role of women, the Virgin Mary, and music. The book finally probes Luther's sentiments on monasticism and secular authority.   Charles P. ArandJames M. EstesEric W. GritschRobert KolbBeth KreitzerRobin A. LeaverMickey L. MattoxRonald RittgersRobert Rosin, Reinhard SchwarzJane E. StrohlChristoph WeimerDorothea WendebourgTimothy J. WengertVftor WesthelleH. S. Wilson.

When in 1550 Andreas Osiander (1498-1552) advocated a different understanding of the central Lutheran doctrine of justification by faith alone, most other Lutheran churches in Germany rejected his stance, producing nearly one hundred opposing tracts. Timothy J. Wengert examines these reactions as a way of describing the theological side of confessionalization in Lutheran lands.--Back of dust jacket.