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Exploring a Heritage
From a historical perspective, similarities among the Lutheran churches in Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden are easily understood. But these previously homogeneous northern societies, built on a Lutheran tradition with close ties between church and state, are now considered to be among the most secular in the world, as well as being impacted by a growing presence of other religions. These changes present a major challenge to the churches concerning how to relate to the state and how to be a "folk church." The goal of this volume is to explore how Lutheran identity presently shapes churches in the north. What are the burning issues engaging these churches at the beginning of the third mil...
Church in Motion
“Mission is nothing but the one church of God in motion.” With these words the famous German Lutheran theologian Wilhelm Loehe described the essence of missionary work. Mission moves the church and crosses boundaries to form the one universal church. In 1842, Loehe started missionary work in the small Bavarian town of Neuendettelsau in southern Germany, as he sent two young men as “emergency helpers” to North America. He supported the formation of Lutheran congregations that later joined together to become the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS). Together with Friedrich Bauer he founded a mission seminary that sent, until 1985...
Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
"Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church" by F. Bente offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the foundational texts and doctrines of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Bente's scholarly work provides historical context and in-depth analysis of the key writings that have shaped the beliefs and practices of Lutheranism. By delving into the theological and historical origins of these texts, Bente illuminates the significance and enduring relevance of the Evangelical Lutheran Church's symbolical books.
