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Title: The Substance of the Faith: Luther's Doctrinal Theology for Today By: Dennis Bielfeldt, Mickey L. Mattox, Paul R. Hinlicky Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 192 Vendor: Fortress Press Publication Date: 2008 | Dimensions: 8.5 X 5.5 (inches) Weight: 9 ounces ISBN: 0800662539 ISBN-13: 9780800662530 Stock No: WW662530 |
This useful and insightful volume aims to illustrate, espouse,and renew the discipline of doctrinal theology, particularly asexemplified historically by Martin Luther and his theologicalreflection on the Trinity.
The authors, steeped both in Luther's works and in the doctrinaltradition, show how dogmatics in the Lutheran tradition entailsa delicate juxtaposition of credal commitment, scripturalinterpretation, and doctrinal elaboration. Their respective chaptersretrieve surprising historical insights about Luther's own practiceof doctrinal theology, the interaction of the credal and doctrinaldimensions with a nuanced hermeneutic of scripture, and thefuture shape of a doctrinal theology genuinely responsive to thegospel and the present age.
Paul R. Hinlicky is Tice Professor of Lutheran Studies at Roanoke College in Virginia.
Mickey L. Mattox is Assistant Professor of Theology at Marquette University and a specialist in the theology of Martin Luther.
Dennis Bielfeldt is Professor of Philosophy and Religion at South Dakota State University in Brookings.
Paul R. Hinlicky is Tice Professor of Lutheran Studies at Roanoke College in Virginia.
Mickey L. Mattox is Assistant Professor of Theology at Marquette University and a specialist in the theology of Martin Luther.
The authors, steeped both in Luther's works and in the doctrinal tradition, show how dogmatics in the Lutheran tradition entails a delicate juxtaposition of creedal commitment, scriptural interpretation, and doctrinal elaboration. Their respective chapters retrieve surprising historical insights about Luther's own practice of doctrinal theology, the interaction of the creedal and doctrinal dimensions with a nuanced hermeneutic of scripture, and the future shape of a doctrinal theology genuinely responsive to the gospel and the present age.
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