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Theological resources from the Lutheran tradition.

Compend of Lutheran Theology by Leonard Hutter

9/30/2020

Leonhard Hutter's Compend of Lutheran Theology was a standard theological textbook for many years following the Reformation. This volume is a short and comprehensive treatment of Lutheran theology. It is written in a question and answer format, and is an especially helpful work for catechesis.

Hutter writes within the scholastic tradition, yet this work is very accessible. He heavily utilizes selections from the Lutheran Confessions, Scripture, and the writings of Luther and Melanchthon. This edition was translated by Henry Eyster Jacobs for use in Lutheran education in America in the nineteenth century.

Leonhard Hutter (1563-1616) was a professor of theology at the University of Wittenberg, and was an early proponent of Lutheran orthodoxy.

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Meditations on the Life and Passion of Christ (Devotional Classics)

9/23/2020

John Tauler (1300-1361) was a German Dominican theologian, preacher, and devotional writer. He had a profound influence in his own time on both clergy and laity. Tauler was a man of profound spiritual devotion, and he preached against a purely external Christianity defined by empty ritual. Faith, for Tauler, included a personal relationship between the Triune God and the believer. Luther cited Tauler as one of the foremost influences upon his thinking. Later devotional writers such as John Arndt and Johann Gerhard would similarly draw heavily on the works of the medieval mystic. The reason for Tauler’s popularity, particularly among heirs of the Reformation, is apparent in this work, titled Meditations on the Life and Passion of Christ. This book is a Christ-centered devotional masterpiece, throughout which the author contemplates various elements of Christ’s life and passion. Throughout, he expresses the Christian’s own sins and sole reliance upon Christ for salvation. This is an ideal work for Lenten devotions.

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Studies in the Book: Genesis (Complete Works of Revere Franklin Weidner)

9/16/2020

George Henry Gerberding called Weidner's Studies in the Book his most original contribution to theology. These volumes, covering the entirety of the New Testament and parts of the Old, are based on lectures given by Weidner to students at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL. In them, he gives outlines of Scriptural books, detailing their primary emphasis and theological themes. He provides details about the authorship and dating of each book.

This volume covers the book of Genesis. In it, Weidner develops his biblical theology as drawn from figures like Karl Keil, Franz Delitzsch, and Gustav Oehler, as he exposits major themes from the first book of the Bible. He criticizes the historical critical school throughout the text, and argues that Genesis was written by divine inspiration, and that its themes find their end in Christ.

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The Theology of the Old Testament: Prophetism by Gustav Oehler (Studies in Biblical Theology)

8/24/2020

Gustav Friedrich Oehler was an Old Testament scholar and professor at Tübingen in Germany. At this time, he was among the foremost proponents of theological conservatism with regard to the Old Testament, rejecting the rationalism of Schleiermacher and the liberal school arising from his work. For Oehler, the Old Testament is an account of real history and divine revelation, rather than a product of mere human development.

This two volume set, published after Oehler's death by his son in 1874, contains the contents of Oehler's three decades of lectures on his area of expertise. This early work of Biblical Theology explains the progressive revelation of divine truths from the first chapters of Genesis through the end of the Old Testament. It contains both a history of God's people, and an examination of the theological convictions of the Old Testament authors as moved by the Spirit.

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The Theology of the Old Testament: Mosaism by Gustav Oehler (Studies in Biblical Theology)

8/24/2020

Gustav Friedrich Oehler was an Old Testament scholar and professor at Tübingen in Germany. At this time, he was among the foremost proponents of theological conservatism with regard to the Old Testament, rejecting the rationalism of Schleiermacher and the liberal school arising from his work. For Oehler, the Old Testament is an account of real history and divine revelation, rather than a product of mere human development.

This two volume set, published after Oehler's death by his son in 1874, contains the contents of Oehler's three decades of lectures on his area of expertise. This early work of Biblical Theology explains the progressive revelation of divine truths from the first chapters of Genesis through the end of the Old Testament. It contains both a history of God's people, and an examination of the theological convictions of the Old Testament authors as moved by the Spirit.

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Biblical Theology of the Old Testament (Complete Works of Revere Franklin Weidner)

8/24/2020

While Biblical Theology is often thought of as a discipline engaged in primarily by Reformed scholars, it was developed as a distinct field of study from Dogmatic Theology by Lutheran authors in Germany beginning in the mid-nineteenth century. This volume is among the first books on the subject published in English, as Weidner summarizes the thoughts of various German Lutherans, while offering several of his own insights.

Biblical Theology discusses the progress of God's revelation throughout the Biblical narrative. Throughout, Weidner argues against critics who view the Bible as the product of natural religious development, rather than an inspired text. This first volume covers the entirety of the Old Testament.

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The Theologia Germanica (Devotional Classics)

4/23/2020

Martin Luther said of this work: "Next to the Bible and St. Augustine, no book has ever come into my hands from which I have learnt more of God and Christ, and man and all things that are." The reformer published an edition of this work in 1516, and several other editions were released throughout his life. Though John Calvin referred to the book as full of "poison," resulting in a rejection of this work among many Protestants, it has remained a popular text among Lutherans. This volume inspired the popular devotional writing of figures such as Johann Arndt and Johann Gerhard.The text itself comes from an unknown source, but shows several characteristics of a strand of German mysticism which was prominent in the fourteenth-century. This book was likely written by a disciple of the popular preacher John Tauler. Throughout 54 brief chapters, the author describes the nature of sin, salvation, and union with God.

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The Doctrinal Theology of the Evangelical Lutheran Church by Heinrich Schmid

4/4/2020

In the contemporary Lutheran church, our rich dogmatic heritage is often forgotten. We tend to privilege Luther and other early reformers over the later tradition that developed through his reforms. The church would benefit from a thorough read of those within the seventeenth century scholastic tradition, along with the reformers, who systematized and expounded upon Luther's ideas.Heinrich Schmid's The Doctrinal Theology of the Evangelical Lutheran Church is a concise summary of the developments of the seventeenth century scholastic theologians in the Lutheran tradition. Schmid compiles citations from the best of that tradition, including Gerhard, Chemnitz, Calov, and Quenstedt. Schmid also includes several historical notes, demonstrating how each particular doctrine has developed in the history of Lutheran theology. This book is an essential read for anyone who desires to understand the Lutheran theological tradition.

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Commentary on Galatians by St. John Chrysostom

3/31/2020

John Chrysostom (349-407) was affectionately given the title “golden-mouthed,” because of the beauty of his preaching. He was a gifted orator and rhetorician. Beyond that, he was a faithful Christian and commentator on Holy Scripture. Having a Feast Day in the Lutheran, Anglican, Roman Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox churches, he remains one of the most significant theological voices arising from the fourth century, and his writings impact the church unto the present day.This volume contains his commentary on St. Paul's letter to the Galatians, which is taken from a series of sermons on the book. Throughout the text, Chrysostom illuminates Paul's words with vivid illustrations and practical wisdom.

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The Doctrine of the Person and Work of Christ by Ernst Sartorius (Classics in Dogmatics)

3/13/2020

This work is based on the manuscripts of Sartorius’ lectures on Christology which were given at Tartu University in 1831. These talks discuss the person of Christ, the work of Christ, and incidentally touch on several other aspects of Christian theology. He explains the distinction between the law and the gospel, as well as the Christological foundation of justification. Sartorius’ manner of proceeding throughout these talks is devotional rather than dogmatic, though traditional Lutheran systematic theology stands behind Sartorius’ words.

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The Church: Its Origin, Its History, Its Present Position by Luthardt, Kahnis and Brückner (Classics in Dogmatics)

3/12/2020

The doctrine of the church is an often neglected aspect of theology. In an age of individualism and do-it-yourself Christianity, this teaching is perhaps more important than ever.

In this classic work, three nineteenth-century German theologians explain the theology and practices of the church from three separate angles. In the first, Ernst Luthardt overviews the Scriptural basis for the church from both the Old and New Testament. In the second, Karl Friedrich August Kahnis discusses the history of the doctrine of the church from the Patristic era through the medieval period, and then in the Reformation. In the final series of essays, Benno Brückner speaks to the problems of the church in his day.

Though first published in 1867, the work of these theologians continues to impact Christian witness today, and the church would be wise to heed advise from these bright lights of its past.

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Sacred Meditations by Johann Gerhard (Devotional Classics)

3/7/2020

Johann Gerhard's Sacred Meditations, first published in 1606 when the author was only twenty-two years old, is perhaps his best-known work. This volume is considered a classic of Christian devotion, and has been translated into numerous languages over the last four centuries. While Gerhard is often considered the most influential dogmatician of the Lutheran church, this book demonstrates that he is also among the greatest devotional writers.

This book is divided into a series of fifty-one devotions. These short chapters cover a breadth of topics in both theology and the Christian's daily life. He begins with meditations on the cross and repentance, and brings the reader throughout the Christian life, ending with a treatment of the eternal bliss which awaits the saints.

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Hours of Spiritual Refreshment by Henry Müller (Devotional Classics)

3/3/2020

Henry Müller's Hours of Spiritual Refreshment was one of the most broadly used devotional texts in seventeenth century Lutheranism. Müller writes in the tradition of Johann Gerhard and Johann Arndt, along with other prominent devotional writers within the Lutheran tradition. This is one of the greatest examples of the practical and devotional nature of the theology of the Reformation as defined in the Lutheran Confessions. The book consists of a number of short devotions which are centered on Christ's person and work for the forgiveness of sins. Also included are some practical instructions for the Christian life. This work continues to profoundly affect the lives of those who read it, in pointing Christians to the love and grace of their Savior.

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Exodus and Leviticus (Kretzmann's Popular Commentary)

2/25/2020

Paul Kretzmann's Popular Commentary on the Whole Bible was written in the early twentieth-century, and continues to be used by both pastors and laity today. He writes on each book of Scripture from a Lutheran perspective with an emphasis on practical and theological application of the text.John Theodore Mueller writes about this work:"Its purpose is to open to the common people the portals to the marvelous treasure house of God’s wisdom, not in order that people might admire the golden portals, but that they might adore the divine fullness of God’s wisdom and truth. The Popular Commentary is a Lutheran commentary composed in the spirit of Luther, whose one paramount desire was to have all people read and understand, believe and live the Bible. It is a commentary such as Luther would have written, had he lived in America today, a commentary of the Bible and for the Bible."

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Genesis (Kretzmann's Popular Commentary)

2/25/2020

Paul Kretzmann's Popular Commentary on the Whole Bible was written in the early twentieth-century, and continues to be used by both pastors and laity today. He writes on each book of Scripture from a Lutheran perspective with an emphasis on practical and theological application of the text.John Theodore Mueller writes about this work:"Its purpose is to open to the common people the portals to the marvelous treasure house of God’s wisdom, not in order that people might admire the golden portals, but that they might adore the divine fullness of God’s wisdom and truth. The Popular Commentary is a Lutheran commentary composed in the spirit of Luther, whose one paramount desire was to have all people read and understand, believe and live the Bible. It is a commentary such as Luther would have written, had he lived in America today, a commentary of the Bible and for the Bible."

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The Large Catechism of Martin Luther (Lutheran Confessions)

2/18/2020

First published in 1529, Martin Luther's Large Catechism was written based on a series of sermons which Luther presented on the basic teachings of the Christian faith. In this work, the reformer expands upon the same five topics that he does in his Small Catechism: The Ten Commandments, the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, Baptism, and the Lord's Supper. The instructions given are purposefully aimed at laity, and generally avoid technical theological debate and jargon. Instead, Luther's aim is for the instruction and edification of the average Christian. The Large Catechism is one of the confessional documents of the Lutheran church, and it continues to be heavily used today.

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The Augsburg Confession with a Historical Introduction and Notes by Charles Krauth (Lutheran Confessions)

2/17/2020

The Augsburg Confession is the foundational confession for the Lutheran faith, and began the process of defining the stances of the Lutheran church. Written in 1530, this document continues to define what Lutherans believe, teach, and confess in the world today. This volume includes Charles Porterfield Krauth's translation of the Augsburg Confession, along with an extensive historical and theological introduction. At the end of the volume, Krauth includes his comments on the Confession, and corrects some common misunderstandings of its teaching. This edition has been slightly modified so that it is easier for the modern reader.

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The Apology of the Augsburg Confession by Philipp Melanchthon (Lutheran Confessions)

2/10/2020

After the Augsburg Confession was presented at the Diet of Augsburg, Roman Catholic opponents of the Reformation began to publish criticisms of the document. Philipp Melanchthon responded with this work, known as the Apology of the Augsburg Confession. In this book, Melanchthon demonstrates that the teaching of the reformers is that of Scripture, and also that it is consistent with the teachings of early church fathers. He addresses various criticisms, misunderstandings, and Scriptural arguments. This work continues to be used as one of the confessional documents of the Lutheran church. The translation used in this edition is the Triglotta version.

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An Introduction to the American Lutheran Classics Series

2/4/2020

Annotations on the Revelation of St. John (Lutheran Commentary Series)

12/16/2019

The Lutheran Commentary Series is the first series of Lutheran commentaries written in English. These volumes were compiled by Henry Eyster Jacobs, who called upon the greatest Lutheran exegetes in America to write a series of commentaries on the New Testament. The first commentary was published in 1895, and the publications continues through the early twentieth century. These volumes cover the entirety of the New Testament.The volumes in this series are unabashedly Lutheran. Each author holds to a firm commitment to the Lutheran distinctives as outlined in the Book of Concord. Yet, the method of treatment is not that of imposing preexisting theological categories on the New Testament text. Rather, these are careful works of studied exegesis. Though over one hundred years old, these volumes continue to be a valuable resource to the church, both pastors and laity, in explaining God's Word from a Lutheran perspective. This final volume is on St. John's book of Revelation.

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Annotations on James, Peter, John, and Jude (Lutheran Commentary Series)

12/16/2019

The Lutheran Commentary Series is the first series of Lutheran commentaries written in English. These volumes were compiled by Henry Eyster Jacobs, who called upon the greatest Lutheran exegetes in America to write a series of commentaries on the New Testament. The first commentary was published in 1895, and the publications continues through the early twentieth century. These volumes cover the entirety of the New Testament.The volumes in this series are unabashedly Lutheran. Each author holds to a firm commitment to the Lutheran distinctives as outlined in the Book of Concord. Yet, the method of treatment is not that of imposing preexisting theological categories on the New Testament text. Rather, these are careful works of studied exegesis. Though over one hundred years old, these volumes continue to be a valuable resource to the church, both pastors and laity, in explaining God's Word from a Lutheran perspective. This volume covers the catholic epistles.

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Annotations on 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, Hebrews, and Philemon (Lutheran Commentary Series)

12/12/2019

The Lutheran Commentary Series is the first series of Lutheran commentaries written in English. These volumes were compiled by Henry Eyster Jacobs, who called upon the greatest Lutheran exegetes in America to write a series of commentaries on the New Testament. The first commentary was published in 1895, and the publications continues through the early twentieth century. These volumes cover the entirety of the New Testament.The volumes in this series are unabashedly Lutheran. Each author holds to a firm commitment to the Lutheran distinctives as outlined in the Book of Concord. Yet, the method of treatment is not that of imposing preexisting theological categories on the New Testament text. Rather, these are careful works of studied exegesis. Though over one hundred years old, these volumes continue to be a valuable resource to the church, both pastors and laity, in explaining God's Word from a Lutheran perspective. This volume covers the pastoral epistles, Philemon, and Hebrews.

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Annotations on Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and 1 and 2 Thessalonians (Lutheran Commentary Series)

12/12/2019

The Lutheran Commentary Series is the first series of Lutheran commentaries written in English. These volumes were compiled by Henry Eyster Jacobs, who called upon the greatest Lutheran exegetes in America to write a series of commentaries on the New Testament. The first commentary was published in 1895, and the publications continues through the early twentieth century. These volumes cover the entirety of the New Testament.The volumes in this series are unabashedly Lutheran. Each author holds to a firm commitment to the Lutheran distinctives as outlined in the Book of Concord. Yet, the method of treatment is not that of imposing preexisting theological categories on the New Testament text. Rather, these are careful works of studied exegesis. Though over one hundred years old, these volumes continue to be a valuable resource to the church, both pastors and laity, in explaining God's Word from a Lutheran perspective. This volume covers Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and 1 and 2 Thessalonians.

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Anthropology: Or the Doctrine of Man by Revere Franklin Weidner (Complete Works)

12/9/2019

This volume is part of Weidner's series of texts on systematic theology. This is compiled from notes used in his seminary lectures from his many years of teaching the subject. He draws particularly on the writings of Charles Porterfield Krauth and Ernst Luthardt, along with the seventeenth century dogmaticians.This volume covers the doctrine of man. He discusses the nature of creation, the relationship between body and soul, and the impact of original sin.

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Annotations on 1 Corinthians 7-16, 2 Corinthians, and Galatians (Lutheran Commentary Series)

12/9/2019

The Lutheran Commentary Series is the first series of Lutheran commentaries written in English. These volumes were compiled by Henry Eyster Jacobs, who called upon the greatest Lutheran exegetes in America to write a series of commentaries on the New Testament. The first commentary was published in 1895, and the publications continues through the early twentieth century. These volumes cover the entirety of the New Testament.The volumes in this series are unabashedly Lutheran. Each author holds to a firm commitment to the Lutheran distinctives as outlined in the Book of Concord. Yet, the method of treatment is not that of imposing preexisting theological categories on the New Testament text. Rather, these are careful works of studied exegesis. Though over one hundred years old, these volumes continue to be a valuable resource to the church, both pastors and laity, in explaining God's Word from a Lutheran perspective. This volume covers the second half of 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, and St. Paul's epistle to the Galatians.

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