Lutheran theology : a grammar of faith / Kirsi Stjerna.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stjerna, Kirsi Irmeli, 1963- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lutheran Church--Doctrines.

Lutheran Church.

Physical Description:

xiii, 218 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

London, UK ; New York, NY : T&T Clark, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2021.

Summary:

"This textbook explores the Lutheran theological tradition. Kirsi Stjerna looks at Lutheran sources, vocabulary and focal points through the lens of the Augsburg Confession and the Large Catechism, developing a distinctive Lutheran faith language that resonates with contemporary contexts and inquirers. Lutheran Theology gives readers the tools they need to understand Lutheran perspectives in the light of historical sources, to see the underlying motivations of past theological discourses and to apply this knowledge to current debates. Introducing the Book of Concord and Martin Luther's freedom theology, it shows them how to engage critically and constructively with key topics in theology and spirituality, such as freedom and confession. Stjerna pays particular attention to the contribution of women theologians, and empowers students to bring Lutheran theology in conversation with other faith languages and traditions. This textbook includes an extensive range of pedagogical features: - Sample quizzes and tests with questions tested by classroom use - A discussion guide for each chapter - Chapter-specific learning objectives - Key terms in bold, boxed text sections that identify central figures and points of debate, study questions, chapter summaries and a glossary"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction

Reorientations in the Junction of Past, Present, and Future

The Word "Lutheran"

The Plan

pt. ONE Partnering with Martin Luther

2. Martin Luther's Voice as the Foundation

Martin Luther in Chronology

-Pivotal Freedom Moments

Luther in Chronology and Context

Early Years 1483

1517

Critical Years 1517

21

Reactions and Further Developments

Luther Bulled

Luther Outlawed

Bible Work

Teaching and Implementation Years 1521

30

Worship and Church

Welfare and Order and Education

Lutheran Notion of Vocation

Writings, Meetings, Developments in Church and Family Life after 1522

The Year of 1525: Peasants Riots and Marriage Reforms and Debates

Diets, Visitations, Writings

Last Years 1530

46

After Luther

A Topic of Special Concern: Luther's Anti-Jewish Views

Martin Luther on Freedom and Faith

-Freedom Theology

On Christian Freedom

-Luther's Theological Synopsis

Conclusion

pt. TWO Lutheran Confessions

-A Road Map

3. Orientation to the Texts in the Book of Concord and the Lutheran Hermeneutics

The Texts in the Book of Concord

The Ecumenical Creeds

Catechisms from Luther, 1529

The Augsburg Confession by Philip Melanchthon, 1530, and Its Apology, 1531

The Smalcald Articles, Luther, 1537

The Treatise on Power and Primacy of the Papacy, Melanchthon, 1537

The Formula of Concord, 1577

Freedom and Ambiguity with the Texts and the Sola Scriptura Principle

Luther's Voice and the Confessions

On the Meaning of Confessing

Concluding Reflections: Confessing in the Company of Others

4. Lutheran Faith Grammar

-Justification and Freedom Perspectives

About the Key Terms and the Vision

In a Nutshell

Justified by Faith, by Grace, by Christ

Lutheran Teaching of Forgiveness, Grace, and Freedom

Law

-Gospel Hermeneutics and the Scripture Alone Principles

pt. THREE Lutheran Faith Language

-An Orientation

5. God-talk

-Ecumenically with the Creeds and with Contemporary Questions

One God

The Ecumenical Foundation

The Nonnegotiables and Contemporary Questions

Christ at the Center

Fundamentals on Jesus

-Scriptural Evidence

True God, True Human

-The Chalcedonian Definition

Christ, the Spirit, and the Consummation of God's Work

Christ's Lordship

-A Perspective from the Catechisms and Smalcald Articles

Christ-God-Spirit

-The Trinitarian God as the Source of Being

The Agency of the Holy Spirit and Holiness Prospects

The Holy Spirit and the Augsburg Confession

Mary, the Mother of God

6. The Human Condition, Sin, and Hopes

Sin as a Starting Point?

An Inherited Disposition

Sin, Will, and Non-freedoms

Illumination from the Smalcald Articles and the Catechisms

The Synergistic Controversy and Lutherans in Discord

Sin in Daily Life

-Perspectives from the Catechisms

Contemporary Considerations: Freedom in Non-freedom

7. Communities of Faith and Means of Grace

Christian Lutheran Communities and Their Reformation Roots

The Making of the Church and Its Purpose

A Community of Sinners and Saints

Sacraments and Hospitality with Grace

Baptism

-Heavenly Water for New Birth

Infant Baptism with Catechisms

The Lord's Supper, the Real Presence of God "For You"

Who Is Welcome and What Is Received?

Further Insights from the Smalcald Articles and the Formula of Concord

Other Holy Means: Confession, Repentance, and Mutual Consolation

Order and Call Questions in the Church

8. Lingering Issues and Kindle for Future Fires

Last but Not Least

-The Practical Matters

Who Is Welcome to Communion?

Who Can Marry and Vocation Issues

Monastic Vows, Celibacy, and Sexuality

The Mass and Confessing, Revisited

Christian Perfection Perspectives

Power in the Church and Living in the World

9. Conclusions

-All about Freedom.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Stjerna, Kirsi Irmeli, 1963- Lutheran theology

ISBN:

9780567686718

056768671X

9780567686725

0567686728

OCLC:

1156438797

Publisher Number:

99986503539