This is a Lutheran theological text, where Martin Chemnitz reflects on the incarnation of Christ, his office, majesty, and methods. It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the Lutheran branch of Christianity or theology and philosophy in general.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United Sta...
In this extensive theological overview, the chief author of the Formula of Concord provides a commentary on Philip Melanchthon's Loci Communes. Drawing on Lutheran tradition and interacting with many of the early church fathers, in Part I Chemnitz addresses the topics of God, the persons of the Trinity, creation, sin, and free choice. The content continues in Loci Theologici Parts II and III (Chemnitz's Works 8).
The Examination of the Council of Trent series has been the basis for dialogue between Catholics and Lutherans for centuries. This is the first English translation of Chemnitz's work, which became the standard Lutheran answer to the claims of Rome as set forth at Trent.
Each volume of this series contains a Subject and Scripture Text Index.
This volume addresses the Roman Catholic sacramentsBaptism
Confirmation
Eucharist
the Mass
Penance
Last ...
After Martin Luther's death, many theological issues were addressed in the Book of Concord in 1580. A mere three years later, a defense of the Book of Concord was required in order to refute attacks on the theology presented there-thus the Apology of the Book of Concord was written.
Martin Chemnitz, Timothy Kirchner, and Nicolaus Selnecker prepared this project, clearly presenting the theology of the person of Christ and the Lord's Supper in...
The Examination of the Council of Trent series has been the basis for dialogue between Catholics and Lutherans for centuries. This is the first English translation of Chemnitz's work, which became the standard Lutheran answer to the claims of Rome as set forth at Trent.
Each volume of this series contains a Subject and Scripture Text Index.
This volume addressesRelics of the saints
Images
Indulgences
Fasting
Distinction of food
Festivals
The Examination of the Council of Trent series has been the basis for dialogue between Catholics and Lutherans for centuries. This is the first English translation of Chemnitz's work, which became the standard Lutheran answer to the claims of Rome as set forth at Trent.
Each volume of this series contains a Subject and Scripture Text Index.
This volume sets forth the Protestant interpretation ofSacred Scripture
Tradition
Free will
Original sin...
In this extensive theological overview, the chief author of the Formula of Concord provides a commentary on Philip Melanchthon's Loci Communes. Drawing on Lutheran tradition and interacting with many of the early church fathers, in Part II and III Chemnitz addresses the topics of the divine Law, including a detailed exposition of the Decalog, natural law, and the use of the Law, justification and the Gospel, including detailed studies of the w...
Martin Chemnitz (the "Second Martin") is credited with solidifying and defining the Reformation movement begun by Martin Luther (the "First Martin"). Chemnitz was a major contributor to the Formula of Concord and is considered to be one of the greatest Lutheran theologians of all time.
This volume of Chemnitz's Works contains three writings of this 16th-century professor, pastor, and church superintendent. It provides the opportunity to learn ...
The Chemnitz-Andreae Church Order shows not only what those who confessed the Augsburg Confession believed, but how the Lutheran Reformation put that faith into action and handed down the faith by means of orderly worship, church governance, and education. This text is crucial for avoiding misinterpretations of the Lutheran Confessions and the Reformation as a whole. Knowing the actual churchly practice of Formula of Concord chief authors Mart...
This is a translation of Chemnitz's De Duabus Naturis in Christo, written in 1578. This book concerns the two natures of Christ (the divine and the human), their hypostatic union and the communication of their attributes and related questions. It shows that the Christology of the Lutheran reformers is that of Scripture, the ancient church fathers, and the creeds.
The Examination of the Council of Trent series has been the basis for dialogue between Catholics and Lutherans for centuries. This is the first English translation of Chemnitz's work, which became the standard Lutheran answer to the claims of Rome as set forth at Trent.
Each volume of this series contains a Subject and Scripture Text Index.
This volume addressesChastity
Virginity
Celibacy
Purgatory
Invocation and veneration of saints