| Luther for Armchair Theologians Contributor(s): Paulson, Steven D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664223818 ISBN-13: 9780664223816 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $21.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2004 Annotation: Written by experts but designed for the non-expert, the Armchair series provides accurate, concise, and witty overviews of some of the most profound Christian theologians in history. An essential supplement for first-time encounters with primary texts, a lucid refresher for scholars and clergy, and an enjoyable read for the theologically curious. Martin Luther started a reformation movement that revolutionized Europe in the sixteenth century. His far-reaching reforms of theological understanding and church practices radically modified both church and society in Europe and beyond. Paulson's introduction to Luther's thought, coupled with the illustrations, provides an engaging introduction to Luther's multi-faceted self and the ideas that catapulted him to fame. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - Lutheran - Religion | Christian Theology - History - Religion | Christian Church - History |
| Dewey: 230.410 |
| LCCN: 2004043039 |
| Series: Armchair Theologians |
| Physical Information: 0.59" H x 5.06" W x 8.08" (0.61 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Mainline - Theometrics - Reformed - Theometrics - Academic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Martin Luther started a reformation movement that revolutionized Europe in the sixteenth century. His far-reaching reforms of theological understanding and church practices radically modified both church and society in Europe and beyond. Steven Paulson's discussion of Luther's thought, coupled with Ron Hill's illustrations, provides an engaging introduction to Luther's multifaceted self and the ideas that catapulted him to fame. Written by experts but designed for the novice, the Armchair series provides accurate, concise, and witty overviews of some of the most profound Christian theologians in history. This series is an essential supplement for first-time encounters with primary texts, a lucid refresher for scholars and clergy, and an enjoyable read for the theologically curious. |
Contributor Bio(s): Paulson, Steven D.: - Steven D. Paulson is Professor of Systematic Theology at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is an ordained pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. |