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Zusatztext 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. Informationen zum Autor 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 the author of fifteen books and nearly one hundred articles, for the most part on Reformation history. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1: 'Angel of the Lord' or 'Damned Heretic': Martin Luther in the Trends of the Times 2: on His Way: Luther's Life to 1519 3: The Formation of the Theologian: The Medieval Roots of Luther's Thought 4: In Via Wittenbergensis: Luther Develops His Hermeneutic 5: The Emergence of the Reformer: Luther's Decisive Turn to Reform 6: Fast Bound in Satan's Chains I Lay: Luther's View of the Fallen Human Creature 7: Christ Jesus Holds the Field Victorious: Luther's Understanding of the Person of Christ, the Atonement, and Justification 8: One Little Word Can Slay Him: God's Power and Presence in the Oral, Written, and Sacramental Forms of His Word 9: Lambs Listening to their Shepherd: Christ's Church and its Struggles 10: Faith Active in Love: Christian Living on the Foundation of Virtue and Vocation Conclusion ...
