Luthers Theological Testament

By William R. Russell

"This study fills a gap in the research of the Lutheran Confessions. It shows how Luther's theological testament is part of a confessional movement that wants to be evangelical and catholic".--Eric W. Gritsch, Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800626605
• ISBN13: 9780800626600
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A Rare Book on the Smalcald Articles

This is an excellent (and rare) exploration of the Smalcald Articles of the Lutheran Confessions. The author makes the case that these articles offer key insight into the mind of Luther because Luther thought his death might be imminent and the Smalcald Articles reveal what was most important to him. For example, Luther's thoughts on the Lord's Supper indicate that he was not close to the Reformed camp on communion but remained convinced of the "Real Presence" doctrine to the end. Mr. Russell deserves credit for an interesting work on this key neglected Lutheran Confessional document.