Treatise on Good Works: Luther Study Edition - Softcover

Hendrix, Scott; Luther, Martin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0800698932 ISBN 13: 9780800698935

Publisher: Fortress Press, 2012

Synopsis

Luther's transformational idea of justification by faith alone was often misunderstood and misrepresented in the early years of the Reformation. In 1520, with his Wittenberg congregation in mind, Luther set out to clarify the biblical foundation of good works. In doing so he recast the very definitions of "sacred"and "secular" both for his own generation and ours.
Treatise on Good Works is the second of an occasional series of guides to key Reformation treatises by Martin Luther. Aimed at increasing understanding and interest among contemporary readers, these slim, affordable volumes feature new translations and a range of helpful features.

About this title

About the Author

Scott H. Hendrix is Professor Emeritus of Reformation History and Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary. He earned a PhD in Reformation studies from Tübingen University in Germany, and has chaired the Continuation Committee of the International Congress for Luther Research. Among his many publications are Luther (2009) and Martin Luther: A Very Short Introduction (2010).

Review

"With his extensive grasp of Luther's thought and time, Hendrix offers readers his insights into the ways the Wittenberg reformer addressed some of the most vital elements of Luther's critical pamphlet, a part of his programatic call for reform of 1520. An introduction which places this work in theological and historical context, along with helpful notes, guides readers through the sensitive and nuanced translation. On Good Works is deal for use in college or seminary classrooms and in congregational study groups." --Robert A. Kolb, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri

Edition details

• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0800698932
• ISBN 13: 9780800698935
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 144