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Dictionary of Luther and the Lutheran traditions / Timothy J. Wengert, general editor ; Mark A. Granquist, Mary Jane Haemig, Robert Kolb, Mark C. Mattes, and Jonathan Strom, associate editors.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextDescription: xxv, 850 pages ; 27 cmISBN:
  • 9780801049699
  • 0801049695
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 284.103 23
LOC classification:
  • BX8007 .D53 2017
Summary: In the five hundred years since the publication of Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses, a rich set of traditions have grown up around that action and the subsequent events of the Reformation. This up-to-date dictionary by leading theologians and church historians covers Luther's life and thought, key figures of his time, and the various traditions he continues to influence. Prominent scholars of the history of Lutheran traditions have brought together experts in church history representing a variety of Christian perspectives to offer a major, cutting-edge reference work. Containing nearly six hundred articles, this dictionary provides a comprehensive overview of Luther's life and work and the traditions emanating from the Wittenberg Reformation. It traces the history, theology, and practices of the global Lutheran movement, covering significant figures, events, theological writings and ideas, denominational subgroups, and congregational practices that have constituted the Lutheran tradition from the Reformation to the present day. - from publisher.
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Reference Reference SAIACS Reference Section Non-fiction REF 284.103 W474D (Browse shelf(Opens below)) C.2 Not for loan 058909
Reference Reference SAIACS Reference Section Reference REF 284.103 W474D (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 058023

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

In the five hundred years since the publication of Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses, a rich set of traditions have grown up around that action and the subsequent events of the Reformation. This up-to-date dictionary by leading theologians and church historians covers Luther's life and thought, key figures of his time, and the various traditions he continues to influence. Prominent scholars of the history of Lutheran traditions have brought together experts in church history representing a variety of Christian perspectives to offer a major, cutting-edge reference work. Containing nearly six hundred articles, this dictionary provides a comprehensive overview of Luther's life and work and the traditions emanating from the Wittenberg Reformation. It traces the history, theology, and practices of the global Lutheran movement, covering significant figures, events, theological writings and ideas, denominational subgroups, and congregational practices that have constituted the Lutheran tradition from the Reformation to the present day. - from publisher.

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