Luther's Theology of the Cross: Martin Luther's Theological Breakthrough - Hardcover

McGrath, Alister E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470655305 ISBN 13: 9780470655306

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2011

Synopsis

Luther's Theology of the Cross represents a fully revised and updated edition of the classic 1985 text that expands on the author's ongoing research and reflects 25 years of Luther scholarship.

• Rewritten and expanded edition of a highly-acclaimed classic text
• Incorporates primary and secondary sources that have become available since the publication of the first edition
• Draws on advances in our understanding of the late medieval intellectual, cultural, and religious background of Luther's early development, and the nature of Luther's doctrine of justification (including the so-called 'Finnish' school), many of which have not yet been incorporated into Luther scholarship
• Luther's 'theological breakthrough' continues to be of central importance to Reformation Studies and the development of Protestantism
• Written by one of the world's leading Protestant theologians, who is an authority on the development of the doctrine of justification. His classic work Iustitia Dei: A History of the Christian Doctrine of Justification is now in its third edition (2005)

About this title

From the Back Cover

Upon its publication in 1985, Luther's Theology of the Cross received widespread acclaim as one of the most innovative and important works on Luther scholarship in recent memory. In this re-written and revised edition of his classic text, Alister McGrath draws on new sources and advances in our understanding of late medieval intellectual, cultural and religious life to offer a fresh understanding of this pivotal moment in Protestant history.

Martin Luther's early "theological breakthrough" is widely considered to be of fundamental importance to the history of the Reformation and development of Protestantism. McGrath reshapes and hones his initial argument to take into account advances in our understanding of the late medieval world-view and scholastic theology, and Luther's own theology of justification (including the so-called 'Finnish school'). Many of these developments have not yet been incorporated into Luther scholarship. The result is a second edition which will be as innovative and ground-breaking as the first.

This new edition is certain to find a wide readership amongst all those interested in Martin Luther, the intellectual history of the late Middle Ages and sixteenth century, and those interested in the Reformation and the development of Protestantism. English-speaking readers will especially appreciate its extensive use and assessment of recent German-language scholarship, especially of currents in the late Middle Ages.

About the Author

Alister E. McGrath is Head of the Centre for Theology, Religion & Culture, and Professor of Theology, Ministry, and Education at King's College, London. A world-acclaimed theologian and intellectual historian, McGrath is the author of numerous books including The Intellectual Origins of the European Reformation 2nd edition (2003) and Reformation Thought: An Introduction 3rd edition (1999).

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0470655305
• ISBN 13: 9780470655306
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 264