Concordia Electronic Theological Library: Collection 4 (4 vols.)

by Theodore G. Tappert; F. Bente; Ralph A. Bohlmann; Robert Kolb

Publishers:

Fortress Press; Concordia Publishing House

, 1921–1991

Overview

This collection provides detailed material on the confessional writings of the Lutheran church and its stance on these writings; the origin and final form of Lutheran symbols; and analyzes the confessional understanding of the nature, functions, and content of Holy Scripture.

Key Features

• Includes bibliographical references and indexes
• Reflection questions for personal thought

Product Details

• Title: Concordia Electronic Theological Library: Collection 4
• Publisher: Concordia
• Volumes: 4

The Book of Concord

• Editor: Theodore Tappert
• Publication Date: 1959
• Pages: 636

Confessional writings of the Lutheran Church and other information essential to understanding the confessions. The Late Theodore G. Tappert, a distinguished church historian and author, was Schieren Professor of the History of Christianity at Lutheran Theological Seminary, Philadelphia. He was also archivist of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod and a consultant to the Lutheran Church in American’s Board of Publication.

Confessing the Faith: Reformers Define the Church, 1530-1580

• Author: Robert Kolb
• Publication Date: 1991
• Pages: 181

This book explores the implications of the fact that Lutherans have always viewed themselves as "confessional"—and thus "confessing." The bold confessions serve as a model and an inspiration for all contemporary Christians who likewise want to proclaim the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world.

Historical Introductions to the Book of Concord

• Author: F. Bente
• Pages: 256

A reprint of the introductions intended to provide theological students with deeper insight into the origin and final form of the Lutheran symbols and a new appreciation for their purpose.

Principles of Biblical Interpretation in the Lutheran Confessions

• Author: Ralph A. Bohlmann

Analyzes the confessional understanding of the nature, functions and central content of Holy Scripture. It illustrates how the major interpretive principles employed in the Confessions derive from Scripture.