New PDF release: On the Nature of Theology and on Scripture - 2nd Edition

By Johann Gerhard,Benjamin T. G. Mayes

ISBN-10: 0758615124

ISBN-13: 9780758615121

The Theological Commonplaces series is the first-ever English translation of Johann Gerhard's huge Loci Theologici. Gerhard was once the most excellent Lutheran theologian of the early 17th century. Combining his profound realizing of evangelical Lutheran theology with a wide curiosity in ethics and tradition, he produced major works on biblical, doctrinal, pastoral, and devotional theology. Gerhard interacts with the writings of the church fathers, Luther and his contemporaries, and the Catholic and Calvinist theologians of his day. His Loci are considered as the traditional compendium of Lutheran orthodoxy, with issues starting from the right kind realizing and interpretation of Scripture to eschatology.

In this primary quantity (of Seventeen) of the Theological Commonplaces sequence, Gerhard provides a quick advent at the nature of theology, then addresses the resource of all Lutheran doctrineHoly Scripture. In 28 chapters, Gerhard explores the effective reason behind Scripture, the subject material of Holy Writ, deals particular remedy of every canonical and apocryphal e-book of the Bible, and mentioned idea of Scripture. eventually, Gerhard bargains perception on models of Holy Scripture and its interpretation.

Useful for learn on Lutheran doctrine, Gerhard's obtainable sort makes this essential at the bookshelf of pastors church workers. 

Features of the second variation:

  • New translation of 2 unique introductions via Gerhard, explaining the aim of the Theological Commonplaces and giving autobiographical info; clarified textual content; explanatory footnotes
  • vocabulary checklist
  • Scripture index
  • person index
  • well-researched works mentioned list

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