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A transcript of Walther's Friday evening "Luther Hour" from Sept. 12, 1864 to Nov. 6, 1885. read full description

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Jul 09, 2010
Andy rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Got an excerpt only of this one in the mail. It was good though, seems like an interesting german chap, this Walther. How to distinguish and then apply Law and Gospel are great questions.

The apply part must be fuller in the fuller version, imagine that.
Nov 08, 2010
Ken rated it: 5 of 5 stars
On the back cover, it says it is about "Theology & Doctrine/Doctrines". But this is not any stuffy theology by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, it is at least as much about pastoral care as it is about theology. If you want a highly original treatment on any theological theme, look elsewhere. Walther has no interest in that. There is very little really new here. Just about all of it is in the Lutheran Confessions.

But if you want to hear about how to apply the scr More...
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Jay added it
Great for Calvinists heading out of of Calvinism.
Dec 04, 2007
Josh rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This is a book on a series of lectures that Dr. C.F.W. Walther, the first president of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, gave to seminary students in the 1880's (if I remember right). I read it for a class in college and it perfectly breaks down this theological principle that helps define who we are as Lutherans. It makes for an adjusted view of how one reads scripture when they realize that it is through the law/gospel filter that we come to a truer understanding of our faith.
Oct 10, 2008
Dwight rated it: 3 of 5 stars
39 lectures to seminary students in 1884-1885. Translated from German.

Does a good job of pointing out when Law and Gospel are to be used in sermons, the difference between them, and the primacy of the Gospel.
Oct 08, 2009
Luke rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Pastors should study this every year!
Sep 15, 2007
Christopher rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Essential reading for Lutherans - Missouri or otherwise.
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