The Doctrine of the Church: Outline Notes Based on Luthardt and Krauth (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Revere Franklin Weidner

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0366065629 ISBN 13: 9780366065622

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the foundations of church life and governance in Lutheran tradition, from the marks of the Church to its assemblies and councils.

This nonfiction work surveys how the Church is defined, organized, and related to the state and society. It draws on historic Lutheran thought and key scholars to explain concepts such as the visible and invisible Church, church polity, and the role of Word and Sacraments in marking true confession and practice.

• Examines the idea of a representative and synthetic Church through councils, synods, and congregational participation
• Explains how the Church has been understood in relation to Confessions, creeds, and Lutheran doctrinal standards
• Looks at the development of church doctrine, governance structures, and the balance between clergy and lay representation
• Highlights essential terms and debates in ecclesiology, including the authority of confessional documents and the role of the Church in society

Ideal for readers of church history, theology, and Lutheran polity who want a concise, reference-focused overview of ecclesiology and its practical implications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0366065629
• ISBN 13: 9780366065622
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128