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A history of Lutheranism
- Title
- A history of Lutheranism / Eric W. Gritsch.
- Author
- Gritsch, Eric W.
- Publication
- Minneapolis [Minn.] : Fortress Press, c2010.
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Details
- Description
- xvi, 351 p. : ill.; 24 cm.
- Subject
- Note
- First edition published in 2002 by Fortress Press.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-336) and index.
- Contents
- Chapter 1. A reform movement : 1517-1522 -- Conditions for reform -- Luther's struggle -- Decisive theological insights -- The power of the status quo -- Blueprints for reform -- Trial and verdict -- Impasse -- Chapter 2. Institutionalization : 1523-1555 -- Models of renewed Christian life -- A catechetical way -- Pitfalls and dissidents -- The Melanchthon factor -- The Augsburg Confession -- Expansion in Europe -- Neuralgic issues -- A fragile peace -- Chapter 3. Confessional identity : 1555-1580 -- The territorial imperative -- Judged by Rome -- Intra-Lutheran controversies -- Mediation -- A formula of concord -- Chapter 4. Orthodoxy : 1580-1674 -- Presuppositions -- The quest for pure doctrine -- Bible and inspiration -- Polemics -- An Irenic interlude -- The problem of uniformity -- Chapter 5. Pietism : 1675-1817 -- A Pietist manifesto -- The Halle Foundation -- Zinzenforf piety -- Revival of the parish -- Radicals -- Missionaries -- Link to the New World -- Chapter 6. Diverse developments : 1817-1918 -- A confessional awakening -- Inner mission -- Establishment in North America -- The Missouri way -- Beyond Europe and North America -- The impact of World War I -- Chapter 7. New challenges : 1919- -- Labor for Christian unity -- Struggle with tyranny -- The Lutheran World Federation -- Theology -- Ecumenical relations -- Care for the world -- Global constellations -- Conclusion.
- Call Number
- JFE 10-2931
- ISBN
- 9780800697129 (alk. paper)
- 080069712X (alk. paper)
- LCCN
- 2010003012
- OCLC
- YBP 2010003012
- Author
- Gritsch, Eric W.
- Title
- A history of Lutheranism / Eric W. Gritsch.
- Imprint
- Minneapolis [Minn.] : Fortress Press, c2010.
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-336) and index.
- Research Call Number
- JFE 10-2931