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A Concise Commentary, Highly Useful As An Accompaniment To The Reading Of The Augsburg Confession Itself. All Who Are Interested In The Doctrinal Traditions Of The Lutheran Church Can Find Here The Means To Increase Their Theological And Historical Understanding Of The Text.The Theological Perspective Of The Augsburg Confession Is Made Clear By Comparisons With The Writings Of Luther And Other Reformers, As Well As With Other Main Streams Of The Christian Tradition.Included For Each Article Of The Confession Are The English Translation Of The Text, Notes On The Text, And Theological And Historical Commentary On The Meaning Of The Article. Also Included Are An Extensive Introduction To The Writing Of The Confession, Footnotes, A Selected Bibliography, And An Index.In Its Danish, Swedish, And German Editions This Commentary Has Become A Indispensable Introduction To This Classic Confession Of The Lutheran Reformation.Here Is A Source Of Fresh Insight Into The Meaning Of The Augsburg Confession And Guidance Into The Meaning Of The Gospel For Today.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Augsburg Confession: A Commentary'? A: The book provides a concise commentary on the Augsburg Confession, helping readers understand its theological and historical significance, particularly for the Lutheran Church.
- Q: Who is the author of this commentary? A: The author of the commentary is Leif Grane.
- Q: What kind of information is included in the commentary? A: It includes the English translation of the Augsburg Confession, notes on each article, and theological and historical commentary, along with an introduction, footnotes, bibliography, and index.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Lutheran theology? A: Yes, it is highly useful for individuals interested in the doctrinal traditions of the Lutheran Church, providing insights that are accessible for both beginners and those with more experience.
- Q: When was 'The Augsburg Confession: A Commentary' published? A: The book was published on March 1, 1987.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding and has a total of 256 pages.
- Q: Does the commentary provide historical context? A: Yes, the commentary includes historical context and comparisons with writings from Luther and other Reformers, which enrich the reader's understanding of the text.
- Q: Is there an index in the book? A: Yes, the book includes an index that allows readers to easily locate specific topics or articles within the commentary.
- Q: What languages are included in the earlier editions of this commentary? A: The earlier editions of this commentary are available in Danish, Swedish, and German.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding the gospel's relevance today? A: Yes, it offers fresh insights into the meaning of the Augsburg Confession and guidance on its relevance to contemporary interpretations of the gospel.