Tyranny and Resistance: The Magdeburg Confession and the Lutheran Tradition

by David M. Whitford

This book examines the relationship between Luther's understanding of "what makes a Christian" (author's phrase) and his view of Christian political involvement. Luther's theological reflections on this subject and his political responses have been controversial since their initial expression.

Modern interpretations of Luther's contributions have been dominated by negative judgments. Luther has been accused of fostering a quietist...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758648324
• ISBN13: 9780758648327
• Release Date: May 2020
• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"