"Bolz-Weber takes no prisoners as she reclaims the term 'pastrix' (pronounced 'pas-triks,' a term used by some Christians who refuse to recognize female pastors) in her messy, beautiful, prayer-and-profanity laden narrative about an unconventional life of faith"--Dust jacket flap.

This booklet introduces readers to the Augsburg Confession, one of the most important charters of Christian liberty. From the time of its appearance in the sixteenth century to this day, the Augsburg Confession connects back to the first Christians and shows how the Bible can be read and Christian life can be lived today. You will see how the gospel enlivens all aspects of the life of faith and the mission of the church.

Si no conoces a esta enorme figura histó rica, deberí as conocerla, y el Dr. Keith es el hombre adecuado para presentá rtela. La importancia de Philipp Melanchthon para la Reforma, ademá s de su í ntima amistad con Martí n Lutero, es imposible de sobrestimar. No obstante, recibe poca atenció n, y la que recibe no siempre es positiva ni justa, por decir lo menos. Por lo tanto, a modo de introducció n, este folleto...

We hear from the Apostle Peter that Christians should always be ready to give a confession of the hope that is in them and to defend their faith in an ever-changing world. Originally delivered as an address at a synod convention in 1902, Das Wesen des Christentums or What is Christianity? was written by pastor and professor Francis Pieper. In What is Christianity: Faith and Morality Reconsidered, Pieper takes up Peter's task against those who would...

This book explores the unbiblical principles surrounding the worldwide celebration of Easter through an analysis of history, Scripture, and common misunderstandings of Bible doctrines.

Will the real Martin Luther please stand up? After five hundred years of examining the life of the 'father of the Reformation,' we must surely know all there is to know about Martin Luther. But is that true? Did he really nail his Ninety-Five Theses to the church door? Did he throw an inkpot at the devil? Did he plant an apple tree? Did his wife escape her convent in a herring barrel? German radio and television journalist Andreas Malessa looks at...

First published in 1529, Martin Luther's "The Small Catechism" was written for the education of children in religious doctrine. It reviews The Ten Commandments, The Lord's Prayer, the Sacraments of Baptism, the Alter and the Eucharist, along with other important religious and biblical tenets in a clear, concise and easy to understand format. It has long been considered as one of Martin's most important writings and is seen as an authoritative text...

A stirring defense of the faith by one of Christianity's ablest defenders, this is a re-issue of the classic "History and Christianity" expanded to include Dr. Montgomery's essay "Christianity Juridical Defended." Dr. John Montgomery, scholar, theologian and apologist for the faith, developed this book from a seminar he presented at the University of British Columbia. Readable and convincing, the book is divided into four sections: • Section One...

The development of Martin Luther's thought has commanded much scholarly attention because of the Reformation and its remarkable effects on the history of Christianity in the West. But, much of that scholarship has been, so enthralled by certain later debates that it has practically ignored and even distorted the context in and against which Luther's thought developed. In The Early Luther Berndt Hamm, armed with expertise both in late, medieval intellectual...

The Protestant Reformation, a sweeping religious movement that swept Europe in the 16th century, irrevocably changed the course of Christianity. While fueled by theological disputes, its reverberations extended far beyond church walls, profoundly influencing politics, economics, and the very fabric of Western culture. From concepts of individual conscience to the structure of governance, echoes of the Reformation can still be found in modern institutions...