Augsburg Fortress

My Conversations with Martin Luther

What could a 16th-century German possibly have to say to us modern folk as we enter the 21st century? If that man is Martin Luther, a lot! In this richly...

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The Lutheran Course DVD

Features 15 minute long presentations for each session by some of the most talented Lutheran scholars and teachers. Don't be surprised if you meet Winking Luther too!

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Documents from the History of Lutheranism, 1517-1750

A unique resource: from the Reformation to Pietism. This unique collection of excerpts from Lutheran historical and theological documents - many...

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Memoirs in Exile: Confessional Hope and Institutional Conflict

"John Tietjen's close account of the conflict within a Christian body moves with the skill, the drama, and the characterization of a novel. But there is no...

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Transformative Lutheran Theologies: Feminist, Womanist, and Mujerista Perspectives

The first of its kind, this book is a systematic representation of Lutheran feminist, womanist, and mujerista theologies: systematic, in that it addresses...

The Story of Christianity, The Reformation to the Present Day: Volume Two

Beginning with the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century, this second volume of The Story of Christianity continues narrative history to the present....

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The Bondage of the Will, 1525 (abridged): The Annotated Luther Study Edition

In autumn 1525, Luther wrote The Bondage of the Will as a response to humanist and theologian Erasmus of Rotterdam, who had criticized Luther's teachings in the diatribe On Free Will. Luther's argument on the matter of the bound and free will poses a challenge and an invitation for constructive contemporary theology.

The Wit of Martin Luther

Eric Gritsch ties Luther's wit and humor to his sharp polemical exploitation of the absurd or incongruous in service to his Reform. At a deeper level Luther's...

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The Annotated Luther, Volume 4: Pastoral Writings

Volume 4 of The Annotated Luther series presents an array of Martin Luther’s writings related to pastoral work, including sermons, hymns, letters, writings on prayer and the Christian life, as well as his widely used Small Catechism. 

Confirmation: Engaging Lutheran Foundations and Practices

In this volume, nine leading Lutheran scholars examine the theological, historical and educational foundations of confirmation ministry in the ELCA....

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The Annotated Luther, Volume 6: The Interpretation of Scripture

This volume features Martin Luther the exegete and Bible teacher. His vast exegetical writings and lectures on Scripture are introduced through important examples from both...

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The Annotated Luther, Volume 5: Christian Life in the World

Volume 5 of The Annotated Luther series features Luther's writings that intersect church and state, faith, and life lived as a follower of Christ. 

To the Christian Nobility of the German Nation, 1520: The Annotated Luther Study Edition

With great clarity and insight, James M. Estes illuminates Luther's call to secular authorities to help with the reform of the church in this important 1520 treatise. To combat Rome's intransigent opposition to reform of any sort, Luther appealed to secular rulers to intervene and clear the way for ecclesiastical reform.

Principles of Lutheran Theology: Second Edition

First published in 1983, Principles of Lutheran Theology has guided students into theological reflection on the landmarks of Christian faith as understood in...

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The Annotated Luther, Volume 2: Word and Faith

Volume 2 of The Annotated Luther series contains a number of the writings categorized under the theme word and faith. Luther was particularly focused on what the word "does" in order to create and sustain faith.

The Annotated Luther, Volume 3: Church and Sacraments

Volume 3 of The Annotated Luther series presents five key writings that focus on Martin Luther's understanding of the gospel as it relates to church, sacraments, and worship. Included in the volume are: The Babylonian Captivity of the Church (1520); The German Mass and Order of the Liturgy (1526); That These Words of Christ, "This is my Body," etc., Still Stand Firm Against the Fanatics (1527); Concerning Rebaptism (1528), and On the Councils and the Church (1539).

Living Lutheran: Renewing Your Congregation

Kelly Fryer's book Reclaiming the L Word introduced one congregation's journey through renewal. Now Dave Daubert provides a practical how-to guide that will...

Luther's Works, Volume 42: Devotional Writings I

The seven pastoral writings presented in this volume are notable for their lack of polemic. Although his very life was literally at stake, Luther does not...

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Treatise on Good Works, 1520: The Annotated Luther Study Edition

Timothy J. Wengert shows Luther's Treatise on Good Works to be one of the clearest introductions to Luther's reforming work and theology. Luther's goal was to commend a new, down-to-earth piety to all Christians through a radically different meaning of good works that would transform the way believers practiced their faith.

The Augsburg Confession: A Commentary

A concise commentary, highly useful as an accompaniment to the reading of the Augsburg Confession itself. All who are interested in the doctrinal traditions...

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