A More Radical Gospel: Essays on Eschatology, Authority, Atonement, and Ecumenism (Lutheran Quarterly Books) - Softcover

Forde, Gerhard O.; Mark C. Mattes; Steven D. Paulson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0802826881 ISBN 13: 9780802826886

Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2004

Synopsis

Gerhard O. Forde has stood at the forefront of Lutheran theology for most of his respected career. This new collection of essays and sermons -- many previously unpublished -- makes more widely available Forde's powerful theology vision.z

The book itself aptly demonstrates Forde's deep Lutheran commitment. Here he argues that the most important task of theology is to serve the proclamation of the gospel as discerned on the basis of the doctrine of justification by grace along through faith alone. For Forde, the doctrine of justification is not one topic among other theological topics; rather, it is the criterion that guides "all" theology and ministry. Throughout the book Forde applies this truth to issues of eschatology, authoriy, atonement, and ecumenism. Also included are seven insightful sermons that model the Lutheran approach to proclamation.

"A More Radical Gospel" will be of special interest to pastors, students, and general readers curious about the Lutheran perspective on Christian faith.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Gerhard O. Forde has stood at the forefront of Lutheran thought for most of his career. This new collection of essays and sermons -- many previously unpublished -- makes Forde's powerful theological vision more widely available.

The book aptly captures Forde's deep Lutheran commitment. Here he argues that the most important task of theology is to serve the proclamation of the gospel as discerned on the basis of the doctrine of justification by grace alone through faith alone. For Forde, the doctrine of justification is not one topic among other theological topics; rather, it is the criterion that guides "all theology and ministry. Throughout the book Forde applies this truth to issues of eschatology, authority, atonement, and ecumenism. Also included are seven insightful sermons that model the Lutheran approach to proclamation.

About the Author

Gerhard O. Forde is professor emeritus of systematic theology at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Edition details

• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0802826881
• ISBN 13: 9780802826886
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 240