Fortress Introduction to Lutheranism (Fortress Introductions)

A helpful and accessible guide to Lutheranisms history and central tenents with numerous photos and illustrations.Small wonder that many are confused about Lutheranisms historical origins doctrinal affirmation and ethical directives. Even Lutherans themselves-maintains Eric Gritsch a leading authority on the Lutheran tradition-are not clear about their identity. Some Lutheran consider themselves heirs to a reform movement others see themselves as members of a denomination or ecclesial institution and still others are confounded by the tension and miss the traditions thrust.Fortress Introduction to Lutheranism offers in Part One a concise well-written overview of this groups history from The Book of Concord to the present and in Part Two a distillation of its teachings as challenges to the reader.