Word of Life: Introducing Lutheran Hermeneutics Contributor(s): Wengert, Timothy J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1506402828 ISBN-13: 9781506402826 Publisher: Fortress Press OUR PRICE: $26.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - Exegesis & Hermeneutics - Religion | Biblical Studies - History & Culture - Religion | Christianity - Lutheran |
Dewey: 230.410 |
LCCN: 2020302622 |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.20 lbs) 164 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Renowned Reformation scholar Timothy J. Wengert explores the genesis of Lutheran biblical interpretation by tracing the early work of Martin Luther, Melanchthon, and other Wittenberg exegetes. Their new approach led them to view Scripture in terms of law and gospel, to read and translate the Greek and Hebrew text, and to focus on a theology of the cross and justification by faith. Luther and his colleagues found God working in the last place anyone would reasonably look: on the cross, in weakness and foolishness. Wengert demonstrates how these key historical and theological perspectives can be demonstrated in preaching, reflection, and teaching today. Using brief examples of preaching The Seven Last Word of Christ and reflecting on Luther's work on a variety of Psalms, the author provides a path for students and pastors alike to plumb the depth of Lutheran hermeneutics in their preaching and teaching. |