Martin Luther: Confessor of the Faith by Robert Kolb (English) Paperback Book

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Martin Luther's theology presented a paradigmatic shift in defining God and humanity, refuting the foundations of Aristotelian anthropology with a new emphasis on the Revealed God and his unconditioned grace. Robert Kolb traces the development of Luther's thinking within the context of late medieval theology and piety at the dawn of the modern era.

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Martin Luther's thought continues to challenge people throughout the world in the twenty-first century. His paradigmatic shift in defining God and what it means to be human left behind a foundation for viewing human creatures that was anchored in Aristotle's anthropology. Luther defined the Revealed God in terms of his mercy and love for human beings, based not on their merit and performance but rather on his unconditioned grace. He placed 'fearing, loving, andtrusting God above all else' at the heart of his definition of being human. This volume places the development and exposition of these key presuppositions in Luther's thinkingwithin the historical context of late medieval theology and piety as well as the unfolding dynamics of political and social change at the dawn of the modern era. Special attention is given the development of a 'Wittenberg way' of practicing theology under Luther's leadership. It left behind a dependence on allegorical methods of biblical interpretation for a 'literal-prophetic' approach to Scripture. More importantly, it placed the distinction between the 'gospel' as God's unmerited gift ofidentity as his children and the 'law', the expression of God's expectations for the performance of his children in good works, at the heart of all interpretation of the Bible. This presuppositionalframework for practicing theology reflects Luther's personal experience and his deep commitment to pastoral care of common Christians as well as his reading of the biblical text. It is supported by his distinction of two kinds of human righteousness (passive in God's sight, active in relationship to others), his distinction of two realms or dimensions of human life, and his theology of the cross. The volume unfolds Luther's maturing thought on the basis of this method.

Author Biography

Robert Kolb (Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1973) served as director of the Center for Reformation Research, Saint Louis USA (1972-1977) and subsequently taught at Concordia College, Saint Paul (1977-1993) and Concordia Seminary, Saint Louis (1993-present). He served as Associate Editor and Co-editor of The Sixteenth Century Journal (1973-1997). Since 1993 he is a member of the Continuation Committee of the International Congress on Luther Research. He is theauthor of fifteen books and nearly one hundred articles, for the most part on Reformation history.

Table of Contents

1: 'Angel of the Lord' or 'Damned Heretic': Martin Luther in the Trends of the Times2: on His Way: Luther's Life to 15193: The Formation of the Theologian: The Medieval Roots of Luther's Thought4: In Via Wittenbergensis: Luther Develops His Hermeneutic5: The Emergence of the Reformer: Luther's Decisive Turn to Reform6: Fast Bound in Satan's Chains I Lay: Luther's View of the Fallen Human Creature7: Christ Jesus Holds the Field Victorious: Luther's Understanding of the Person of Christ, the Atonement, and Justification8: One Little Word Can Slay Him: God's Power and Presence in the Oral, Written, and Sacramental Forms of His Word9: Lambs Listening to their Shepherd: Christ's Church and its Struggles10: Faith Active in Love: Christian Living on the Foundation of Virtue and VocationConclusion

Review

a compact, useful aid and refresher for students and specialists...an excellent companion text to the standard introductory theological surveys of Luther's thought...a manageable and rewarding read. * Gregory Graybill. The Journal of Theological Studies *It is high time that we returned to the authentic Luther. Luckily for us, Kolb has taken on the task. His splendid book is far more than the convenient introduction to Lutheran theology that it purports to be... Thinking Luther's thoughts was a nuanced, detailed business. The great virtue of Kolb's book is that it takes us step-by-step, through the tortuous process. As an exploration of a troubled, fecund mind Kolb's study deserves the highest praise... [an] outrageously accomplished book. * Johnathan Wright, Catholic Herald *Books about Martin Luther abound, but good ones such as this do not ... Kolb pours a career of studying Reformation themes ... into this small book ... this volume offers a splendid overview of Luther for all those interested in Reformation thought. * Timothy J. Wengert, Journal of Ecclesiastical History *

Long Description

Martin Luther's thought continues to challenge people throughout the world in the twenty-first century. His paradigmatic shift in defining God and what it means to be human left behind a foundation for viewing human creatures that was anchored in Aristotle's anthropology. Luther defined the Revealed God in terms of his mercy and love for human beings, based not on their merit and performance but rather on his unconditioned grace. He placed 'fearing, loving, andtrusting God above all else' at the heart of his definition of being human. This volume places the development and exposition of these key presuppositions in Luther's thinking within the historical context of late medieval theology and piety as well as the unfolding dynamics ofpolitical and social change at the dawn of the modern era. Special attention is given the development of a 'Wittenberg way' of practicing theology under Luther's leadership. It left behind a dependence on allegorical methods of biblical interpretation for a 'literal-prophetic' approach to Scripture. More importantly, it placed the distinction between the 'gospel' as God's unmerited gift of identity as his children and the 'law', the expression of God's expectations for the performance of hischildren in good works, at the heart of all interpretation of the Bible. This presuppositional framework for practicing theology reflects Luther's personal experience and his deep commitment to pastoral care of common Christians as well as his reading of the biblical text. It is supported by hisdistinction of two kinds of human righteousness (passive in God's sight, active in relationship to others), his distinction of two realms or dimensions of human life, and his theology of the cross. The volume unfolds Luther's maturing thought on the basis of this method.

Review Quote

"This will be one of those texts that shape Luther studies in English-speaking countries for the next generation."--MArk D. Tranvik, Augsburg College "Koln offers a guidebook to Luther's theology, remarkable for its compression but generally well digested, which offers a helpful first alternative to other, more compendious surveys of Luther's thought."--Christopher Boyd Brown "Kolb's study is quite good...Clearly written and well documented, Martin Luther: Confessor of the Faith is a fine contribution."--Church History

Feature

Draws extensively on Luther's own writings to place his theology in the context of his timesGives a detailed chronological account of the progression of Luther's theological thinkingInvokes the wider framework of sixteenth century European history to illuminate Luther's original contribution to the timesExplores the neglected focus on pastoral care exhibited in Luther's writings

Details ISBN0199208948 Author Robert Kolb Short Title MARTIN LUTHER Language English ISBN-10 0199208948 ISBN-13 9780199208944 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2009 Imprint Oxford University Press Subtitle Confessor of the Faith Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Residence MO, US Birth 1941 Affiliation Loyola University, Chicago Loyola University Chicago, USA Loyola Unive Illustrations black & white illustrations UK Release Date 2009-02-05 AU Release Date 2009-02-05 NZ Release Date 2009-02-05 Illustrator Kasia Nowowiejska Edited by Linda Darling-Hammond Death 1979 Position Charles E. Ducommun Professor of Education Qualifications QC Pages 222 Publisher Oxford University Press Series Christian Theology in Context Publication Date 2009-02-05 Alternative 9780199208937 DEWEY 230.41092 Audience Undergraduate We've got this

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