Law and Gospel: How to Read and Apply the Bible

by C. F. W. Walther

Publisher:

Concordia Publishing House

, 2010

Overview

This edition of the classic work of The Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel make this powerful tool available in a format for all readers of the Bible. Offering a fresh look of the older translation, it will provide comprehensive notes and annotations to aid reader's understanding, bringing to life the power and excitement of the original German lectures. This new unabridged edition restores Walther's witty, staccato fire, including text omitted in prior English versions. Read Walther's lectures like no one has since he originally spoke them:

Foreign-language terms are in footnotes

Encounter information on Lutheran history and theology that identifies concepts, events, and people

Maps, timelines and rare photos

References to Scripture, Lutheran Confessions, Luther and other sources appear in the margins

References to English sources have been added when possible

Transcription errors from the original lecture notes have been corrected

Key Features

• Provides comprehensive notes and annotations to aid reader's understanding
• Gathers a series of Friday evening lectures given by Walther between September 12, 1884, and November 6, 1885
• Enables pastors, future pastors, and the laity of the Church to learn from a genuine pastor how to properly distinguish between Law and Gospel

Contents

Top Highlights

“the Gospel is—a kind invitation to partake of heavenly blessings.” (Page 14)

Product Details

• Title: Law & Gospel: How to Read and Apply the Bible
• Author: C. F. W. Walther
• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House
• Print Publication Date: 2010
• Logos Release Date: 2022
• Pages: 514
• Era: era:modern
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Law and Gospel
• ISBNs: 9780758616883, 0758616880
• Resource ID: LLS:LAWGOSPELREAD
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-03-06T18:11:08Z

About C. F. W. Walther

Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther (October 25, 1811 – May 7, 1887) was the first President of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod and its most influential theologian. He is commemorated by that church on its Calendar of Saints on May 7.