The Substance of the Faith: Luther's Doctrinal Theology for Today

by Mickey L. Mattox, Dennis Bielfeldt, Michey L. Mattox, et al.

Book Overview

This useful and insightful volume aims to illustrate, espouse, and renew the discipline of doctrinal theology, particularly as exemplified historically by Martin Luther and his theological reflection on the Trinity. The authors, steeped both in Luther's works and in the doctrinal tradition, show how dogmatics in the Lutheran tradition entails a delicate juxtaposition of credal commitment, scriptural interpretation, and doctrinal elaboration. Their...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800662539
• ISBN13: 9780800662530
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.7" x 8.5"