Martin Luther : confessor of the faith / Robert Kolb.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kolb, Robert, 1941-

Series:

Christian theology in context.

Christian theology in context

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Luther, Martin, 1483-1546.

Luther, Martin.

Reformation--Germany.

Reformation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (222 p.)

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Martin Luther's theology presented a paradigmatic shift in defining God and humanity, refuting the foundations of Aristotelian anthropology with a new emphasis on the Revealed God and his unconditioned grace. Robert Kolb traces the development of Luther's thinking within the context of late medieval theology and piety at the dawn of the modern era. - ;Martin Luther's thought continues to challenge people throughout the world in the twenty-first century. His paradigmatic shift in defining God and what it means to be human left behind a foundation for viewing human creatures that was anchored in

Contents:

Contents; Abbreviations; 1. 'Angel of the Lord' or 'Damned Heretic': Martin Luther in the Trends of the Times; 2. Set on His Way: Luther's Life to 1519; 3. The Formation of the Theologian: The Medieval Roots of Luther's Thought; 4. In Via Vittembergensi: Luther Develops His Hermeneutic; 5. The Emergence of the Reformer: Luther's Decisive Turn to Reform; 6. Fast Bound in Satan's Chains I Lay: Luther's View of the Fallen Human Creature; 7. Christ Jesus Holds the Field Victorious: Luther's Understanding of the Person of Christ, the Atonement, and Justification

8. One Little Word Can Slay Him: God's Power and Presence in the Oral, Written, and Sacramental Forms of His Word9. Lambs Listening to their Shepherd: Christ's Church and its Struggles; 10. Faith Active in Love: Christian Living on the Foundation of God's Calling and Command; Conclusion: Martin Luther, Confessor of the Faith and Pastor of God's People; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; Z; Index of Scripture passages

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [200]-208) and indexes.

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ISBN:

9786611930813

0-19-920893-X

1-281-93081-4

0-19-154919-3

OCLC:

476243056