Forgotten Luther II: Reclaiming the Church's Public Witness (eBook)

Ryan P. Cumming, Paul A. Wee (Herausgeber)

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2019
150 Seiten
Fortress Press (Verlag)
978-1-5064-4709-4 (ISBN)

Infos

In this critical time in history, this volume argues that what is urgently needed is a clear, biblically based, theologically grounded rationale for the manner in which the church speaks and acts in the political arena. This volume includes essays from leading Lutheran theologians, a summary description of what this means for local ministry, and a study guide to encourage conversation and action.

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In this critical time in history, this volume argues that what is urgently needed is a cogent, clear, biblically based and theologically grounded rationale for the manner in which the church speaks and acts in the political arena. Lured at times into other-worldly quietism because of the pressure of historical events or distorted through a rigid understanding of the two kingdoms, the church of the Reformation has at times been silent in addressing the political factors that create and contribute to hunger, injustice, and war. This book looks carefully at the public witness of Martin Luther and its meaning for preaching, teaching, and carrying out public ministry today.Luthers conviction was that government is responsible to God for containing evil and maintaining peace and good order, and for ensuring that no person is hungry or in want.The book asks critical questions: When should the church support the states agenda? When should it resist? What are the options for critical but constructive cooperation?This helpful volume includes essays from leading Lutheran theologians, a summary description of what this means for local ministry, and a study guide to encourage conversation and action.

Autor

Paul A. Wee is an ELCA pastor who has held various leadership roles in worldwide organizations, including the Lutheran World Federation, The Luther Center in Wittenberg, Germany, and Lutheran World Ministries. He is the author of numerous articles.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 2.4.2019
• Verlagsort: Minneapolis
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte
• Themenwelt: Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Moraltheologie / Sozialethik
• Schlagworte: Church and State • Church history • church teachings • community engagement • community service • Lutheranism • modern church • modern faith • Outreach • Pastor • Political • Preacher • Preaching • Protestantism • Reformation • Spirituality • Theology • world problems
• ISBN-10: 1-5064-4709-0 / 1506447090
• ISBN-13: 978-1-5064-4709-4 / 9781506447094