Testing the Boundaries to Lutheran Identity

by Charles P. Arand

This updated edition presents a thoughtful look at the role of the Lutheran Confessions among the various Lutheran church bodies in North America, including a new chapter on how the Confessions are interpreted and applied and a timeline of American Lutheranism. This book explains and interprets the history of Lutheran confession in America during the past two centuries and explores how Lutherans have grappled with the theological heritage of their confessional writings within an American cultural setting. It examines models Lutherans have used to allow their confessional documents to speak to the contemporary scene. An awareness of this history should help Lutherans

Genres: Religion

236 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Randy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is one of those books I wish I could give a half star extra rating to, as it was very good and I would recommend it, but I can't give it four stars. To be fair, this is written at a seminary level, and although I read a great deal of high level theologically related books, this one was challenging. The background is how the symbolical writings of the Lutheran church gained their importance, especially as the Lutheran church transitioned from a European state religion, to America where it competed with many others and a mindset of freedom, and choice. This history is instructive as a way to see how the church (Lutheran-mainly LCMS and ELCA(and predecessor organizations) arrived where they did. A good book, worth the time to read, if you are not a seminary student keep a dictionary handy.