![]() Based upon recent research into the writings of William of Ockham, who positively influenced Luther in this area, Andersen also shows that Luther can no longer be charged as a pessimist concerning human knowledge. ![]() Andersen persuasively argues that, far from being either an irrationalist or a fideist, Luther stands within an empiricist tradition and that his pronouncements on fallen human reason can be understood only from that philosophical perspective. In this book, David Andersen offers a fresh re-evaluation of Luther and his understanding of the relationship between faith and reason based on a thorough engagement with Luther’s mature writings. From the foreword by Dennis Ngien, Tyndale Seminary This monograph, a substantial study of high quality, deserves an ecumenical reception. Throughout, he shows a talent for sound theological exposition, and an analytic gift to unearth the complex structure and substance of Luther’s thinking. Robert Kolb, Concordia Seminary Brett Muhlhan displays a comprehensive knowledge of the principles and materials treated, lucidity in communicating that knowledge, and originality and independence in applying them. This book shows how Luther’s insights actually functioned in his proclamation aimed at shaping Christian consciousness and performance of God’s will. This refreshing analysis contributes significantly to our understanding of the holistic view of Christian righteousness fashioned by Luther’s distinctions of law and gospel and of two kinds of human righteousness. examines how Luther’s understanding of justification and freedom produces the faithful life of the believer. Michael Parsons, Spurgeon’s College With clarity, precision, and insightful sensitivity, Muhlhan. Being Shaped by Freedom is a courageous attempt to argue for and to elucidate the consistency between the reformer’s practice and the indicative of reforming doctrine. No other work so clearly and creatively demonstrates how Luther’s concept of inner freedom works out in the early, difficult social situations the reformer faced. This well-researched and well-written book is a unique contribution to Luther studies. ![]() ![]() Covering a rich variety of subjects within Lutheran studies, this collection enables you to deepen your understanding of Luther and his legacy. ![]() Learn about his transition from medieval Catholicism, read a selection of Luther’s political writings, and immerse yourself in studies on Luther’s thought in relation to historicism, German cultural revolution, and the English Reformation. Discover new research on his mother’s influence in his life and see the significance of his devotional writings in a new light. Explore his doctrine of the church, notion of Christian liberty, views on worship, and beliefs about the Sacrament of Communion. This collection offers essential texts such as Gustaf Wingren’s classic, Luther on Vocation, and provides fresh insight on many aspects of Luther’s life and theology. One of the most significant individuals in Western history and a key figure in the Protestant Reformation, Luther has been both praised and vilified for what he preached and wrote. The Select Studies in Martin Luther’s Life and Influence (29 vols.) features a host of perspectives on the extraordinary life and works of Martin Luther. ![]()
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