Oxford Handbooks Ser.: Oxford Handbook of Martin Luther's Theology by Irene Dingel (2016, Trade Paperback)

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THE OXFORD HANDBOOK OF MARTIN LUTHER'S THEOLOGY (OXFORD HANDBOOKS) By Robert Kolb & Irene Dingel & L'ubomir Batka **BRAND NEW**.

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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100198766475
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Number of Pages688 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameOxford Handbook of Martin Luther's Theology
SubjectChristian Theology / Systematic, Religious, General
Publication Year2016
TypeTextbook
AuthorIrene Dingel
Subject AreaReligion, Biography & Autobiography
SeriesOxford Handbooks Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback

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Reviews"This volume is certainly a fine example of historical scholarship this is an incredibly useful work, and will be useful to any scholar who has interest in Luther and his historical context."--Harrison Perkins, Anglican and Episcopal History"Oxford University Press's series of handbooks has established itself as a go-to resource for high-quality, up-to-date treatments of scholarly topics across a wide range of academic disciplines, and this volume on Martin Luther's Theology is a worthy edition to the series... One of the most interesting features of the volume 'e"and one with which it departs most clearly from other volumes in the series'e"is the inclusion of parallel essays offering different perspectives on two critical topics which remain hotly contested in the field of Luther studies: the question of continuity and discontinuity with late medieval thought, and the ever-contentious matter of justification by faith."--Reading Religion"...[A]n illuminating overview of the state of Luther scholarship today... The Oxford Handbook of Martin Luther's Theology will be a useful aid for those who seek to navigate the ocean of Luther's theological contribution, traverse the jungles of subsequent Luther-reception, and draw constructive lessons from both for the enactment Christian faith in today's world." --Books at a Glance "For both learned scholars and novices in Luther studies, this handbook may be the best introduction to Luther's theology available... [T]his is a very fine and extremely useful handbook." --Church History and Religious Culture "It is an indispensable guide for appreciating the thoughts of this theological giant and passionate pastor."--Fides et Historia, "...[A]n illuminating overview of the state of Luther scholarship today... The Oxford Handbook of Martin Luther's Theology will be a useful aid for those who seek to navigate the ocean of Luther's theological contribution, traverse the jungles of subsequent Luther-reception, and draw constructive lessons from both for the enactment Christian faith in today's world." --Books at a Glance "For both learned scholars and novices in Luther studies, this handbook may be the best introduction to Luther's theology available... [T]his is a very fine and extremely useful handbook." --Church History and Religious Culture "It is an indispensable guide for appreciating the thoughts of this theological giant and passionate pastor."--Fides et Historia, "This volume is certainly a fine example of historical scholarship this is an incredibly useful work, and will be useful to any scholar who has interest in Luther and his historical context."--Harrison Perkins, Anglican and Episcopal History "Oxford University Press's series of handbooks has established itself as a go-to resource for high-quality, up-to-date treatments of scholarly topics across a wide range of academic disciplines, and this volume on Martin Luther's Theology is a worthy edition to the series... One of the most interesting features of the volume and one with which it departs most clearly from other volumes in the seriesis the inclusion of parallel essays offering different perspectives on two critical topics which remain hotly contested in the field of Luther studies: the question of continuity and discontinuity with late medieval thought, and the ever-contentious matter of justification by faith."--Reading Religion "...[A]n illuminating overview of the state of Luther scholarship today... The Oxford Handbook of Martin Luther's Theology will be a useful aid for those who seek to navigate the ocean of Luther's theological contribution, traverse the jungles of subsequent Luther-reception, and draw constructive lessons from both for the enactment Christian faith in today's world." --Books at a Glance "For both learned scholars and novices in Luther studies, this handbook may be the best introduction to Luther's theology available... [T]his is a very fine and extremely useful handbook." --Church History and Religious Culture "It is an indispensable guide for appreciating the thoughts of this theological giant and passionate pastor."--Fides et Historia, "This volume is certainly a fine example of historical scholarship this is an incredibly useful work, and will be useful to any scholar who has interest in Luther and his historical context."--Harrison Perkins, Anglican and Episcopal History"Oxford University Press's series of handbooks has established itself as a go-to resource for high-quality, up-to-date treatments of scholarly topics across a wide range of academic disciplines, and this volume on Martin Luther's Theology is a worthy edition to the series... One of the most interesting features of the volume DLand one with which it departs most clearly from other volumes in the seriesDLis the inclusion of parallel essays offering different perspectives on two critical topics which remain hotly contested in the field of Luther studies: the question of continuity and discontinuity with late medieval thought, and the ever-contentious matter of justification by faith."--Reading Religion"...[A]n illuminating overview of the state of Luther scholarship today... The Oxford Handbook of Martin Luther's Theology will be a useful aid for those who seek to navigate the ocean of Luther's theological contribution, traverse the jungles of subsequent Luther-reception, and draw constructive lessons from both for the enactment Christian faith in today's world." --Books at a Glance "For both learned scholars and novices in Luther studies, this handbook may be the best introduction to Luther's theology available... [T]his is a very fine and extremely useful handbook." --Church History and Religious Culture "It is an indispensable guide for appreciating the thoughts of this theological giant and passionate pastor."--Fides et Historia, "...[A]n illuminating overview of the state of Luther scholarship today... The Oxford Handbook of Martin Luther's Theology will be a useful aid for those who seek to navigate the ocean of Luther's theological contribution, traverse the jungles of subsequent Luther-reception, and draw constructive lessons from both for the enactment Christian faith in today's world." --Books at a Glance "For both learned scholars and novices in Luther studies, this handbook may be the best introduction to Luther's theology available... [T]his is a very fine and extremely useful handbook." --Church History and Religious Culture, "Oxford University Press's series of handbooks has established itself as a go-to resource for high-quality, up-to-date treatments of scholarly topics across a wide range of academic disciplines, and this volume on Martin Luther's Theology is a worthy edition to the series... One of the most interesting features of the volume and one with which it departs most clearly from other volumes in the seriesis the inclusion of parallel essays offering different perspectives on two critical topics which remain hotly contested in the field of Luther studies: the question of continuity and discontinuity with late medieval thought, and the ever-contentious matter of justification by faith."--Reading Religion "...[A]n illuminating overview of the state of Luther scholarship today... The Oxford Handbook of Martin Luther's Theology will be a useful aid for those who seek to navigate the ocean of Luther's theological contribution, traverse the jungles of subsequent Luther-reception, and draw constructive lessons from both for the enactment Christian faith in today's world." --Books at a Glance "For both learned scholars and novices in Luther studies, this handbook may be the best introduction to Luther's theology available... [T]his is a very fine and extremely useful handbook." --Church History and Religious Culture "It is an indispensable guide for appreciating the thoughts of this theological giant and passionate pastor."--Fides et Historia, "This volume is certainly a fine example of historical scholarship this is an incredibly useful work, and will be useful to any scholar who has interest in Luther and his historical context."--Harrison Perkins, Anglican and Episcopal History"Oxford University Press's series of handbooks has established itself as a go-to resource for high-quality, up-to-date treatments of scholarly topics across a wide range of academic disciplines, and this volume on Martin Luther's Theology is a worthy edition to the series... One of the most interesting features of the volume --and one with which it departs most clearly from other volumes in the series--is the inclusion of parallel essays offering different perspectives on two critical topics which remain hotly contested in the field of Luther studies: the question of continuity and discontinuity with late medieval thought, and the ever-contentious matter of justification by faith."--Reading Religion"...[A]n illuminating overview of the state of Luther scholarship today... The Oxford Handbook of Martin Luther's Theology will be a useful aid for those who seek to navigate the ocean of Luther's theological contribution, traverse the jungles of subsequent Luther-reception, and draw constructive lessons from both for the enactment Christian faith in today's world." --Books at a Glance "For both learned scholars and novices in Luther studies, this handbook may be the best introduction to Luther's theology available... [T]his is a very fine and extremely useful handbook." --Church History and Religious Culture "It is an indispensable guide for appreciating the thoughts of this theological giant and passionate pastor."--Fides et Historia, "This volume is certainly a fine example of historical scholarship this is an incredibly useful work, and will be useful to any scholar who has interest in Luther and his historical context."--Harrison Perkins, Anglican and Episcopal History "Oxford University Press's series of handbooks has established itself as a go-to resource for high-quality, up-to-date treatments of scholarly topics across a wide range of academic disciplines, and this volume on Martin Luther's Theology is a worthy edition to the series... One of the most interesting features of the volume --and one with which it departs most clearly from other volumes in the series--is the inclusion of parallel essays offering different perspectives on two critical topics which remain hotly contested in the field of Luther studies: the question of continuity and discontinuity with late medieval thought, and the ever-contentious matter of justification by faith."--Reading Religion "...[A]n illuminating overview of the state of Luther scholarship today... The Oxford Handbook of Martin Luther's Theology will be a useful aid for those who seek to navigate the ocean of Luther's theological contribution, traverse the jungles of subsequent Luther-reception, and draw constructive lessons from both for the enactment Christian faith in today's world." --Books at a Glance "For both learned scholars and novices in Luther studies, this handbook may be the best introduction to Luther's theology available... [T]his is a very fine and extremely useful handbook." --Church History and Religious Culture "It is an indispensable guide for appreciating the thoughts of this theological giant and passionate pastor."--Fides et Historia
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Table Of ContentIntroduction: Luther s Thought and its role in the Twenty-First-Century Global SocietiesI. Luther s Life1. Luther s LifeII. The medieval background and origins of Luther s thought2. Luther as Late Medieval Theologian: His Positive and Negative use of Nominalism and Realism3. Luther s roots in Monastic-Mystical piety4. Luther and Medieval Reform Movements, Particularly the Hussites5. Luther s Absorption of Medieval Biblical Interpretation and His Use of the Church Fathers6. Humanism, Luther and the Wittenberg Reformation7. Luther s Transformation of Medieval Thought: Discontinuity and Continuity8. Luther s Transformation of Medieval Thought: Continuity and DiscontinuityIII. The hermeneutical principles that guided Luther s teaching and preaching9. Luther on God and History10. Luther s Use of Language11. Luther s Theologia crucis12. Luther s Hermeneutics of Distinctions: Law and Gospel, Two Kinds of Righteousness, Two Realms, Freedom and BondageIV. Luther s treatment of the traditional topics of western Christian theology13. Luther Doctrine of God14. Luther Theology of Creation15. Luther s Anthropology16. Luther s Teaching on Sin and Evil17. Justification by Faith: The View of the Mannermaa School18. Luther on Justification as Forensic and Effective19. Luther on Christ s Person and Work20. Luther on the Holy Spirit and His Use of God s Word21. Luther on Baptism and Penance22. Luther and the Lord s Supper23. Luther on the Church24. Luther s EschatologyV. Luther s view of sanctified living25. The Framework for Christian Living: Luther on the Christian s Callings26. Luther on Marriage, Sexuality and the Family27. Luther s Treatment of Economic Life28. Luther s Treatment of Political and Societal Life29. Piety, Prayer, and Worship in Luther s View of Daily Life30. Luther s Views of Jews and Turks31. Luther as a Resource for Christian Dialogue with Other World ReligionsVI. The genre in which Luther shaped his theology32. The Influence of the Genre of Exegetical Instruction, Preaching, and Catechesis on Luther33. How Luther s Engagement in Pastoral Care Shaped Luther s Theology34. Luther s Thought Assumed Form in Polemics35. Translation of Scripture and Hymns Shaped Luther s TheologyVI. The Impact and Reception of Luther's Thought in History and in the twenty-first Century36. The Wittenberg circle37. Luther s Roman Catholic Critics38. Luther and the Schwärmer39. Luther s Authority in the Late Reformation and Protestant Orthodoxy40. The Use of Luther s Thought in Pietism and the Enlightenment41. The Use of Luther s Thought in the Nineteenth Century and the Luther Renaissance42. Marxist Evaluations of Luther s Thought43. Roman Catholic Luther Research in the Twentieth Century: From Rejection to Rehabilitation44. Luther s Abiding Significance for World Protestantism45. Luther and Asia46. Luther in Africa47. Luther Studies in Latin AmericaConclusion: Venturing into the Study of LutherAppendices: Sources and Resources, and Glossary
SynopsisAs celebrations of the five-hundredth anniversary of Martin Luther's initiation of the most dramatic reform movement in the history of Christianity approach, 47 essays by historians and theologians from 15 countries provide insight into the background and context, the content, and the impact of his way of thought. Nineteenth-century Chinese educational reformers, twentieth-century African and Indian social reformers, German philosophers and Christians of many traditions on every continent have found in Luther's writings stimulation and provocation for addressing modern problems. This volume offers studies of the late medieval intellectual milieus in which his thought was formed, the hermeneutical principles that guided his reading and application of the Bible, the content of his formulations of Christian teaching on specific topics, his social and ethic thought, the ways in which his contemporaries, both supporters and opponents, helped shape his ideas, the role of specific genre in developing his positions on issues of the day, and the influences he has exercised in the past and continues to exercise today in various parts of the world and the Christian church. Authors synthesize the scholarly debates and analysis of Luther's thinking and point to future areas of research and exploration of his thought., A comprehensive look at the background and context, the content, and the impact of Martin Luther's Theology, written by an international team of theologians and historians.
LC Classification NumberBR333.3.O94 2016

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