Lutheran Questions Lutheran Answers: Exploring Christian Faith

by Martin E. Marty

Overview

Lutherans often have questions about Lutheran theology and beliefs that are basic to the Christian faith itself. Featuring a unique question-and-answer format, Lutheran Questions, Lutheran Answers is an accessible and concise treatment that provides the most frequently asked questions on important topics and brief but complete answers from a distinguished Lutheran historian and theologian.

Among the questions are: What is the purpose of the Bible? How do Lutherans interpret the Bible? What is the meaning of the cross? What is the purpose of human life? Arranged according to doctrinal topics, the book is ideal for individual and group study, new member and confirmation classes.

Contents include questions and answers about:

Lutheran History and Heritage

Bible

God

Jesus Christ

Humanity

Holy Spirit

Salvation

Church

Worship

Sacraments

Christian Life

Reign of God

Polity

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781451414110
Publisher:	Augsburg Fortress, Publishers
Publication date:	04/13/2007
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	319 KB

About the Author

Martin E. Marty is the Fairfax M. Cone Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago, where he taught chiefly in the Divinity School for thirty-five years. He has published many books with Augsburg Books and Fortress Press including A Short History of Christianity (9780800619442), The Lord's Supper (9780806633398), Faith (9780806601328), Speaking of Trust (Lutheran Voices, 9780806649948) and with his son, Micah Marty, Places Along the Way (9780806627465) and Our Hope for Years to Come (9780806628363). He lives in Chicago.