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OverviewThe Reformation of the 16th century was a complex and multifaceted political, social, cultural, and religious process. Most historians agree, however, that in the framework of this process it was the religious and theological efforts to reform and renew the late medieval church decadent and irrelevant in many ways that were the initiating forces that set a broad historical movement in motion. Among these reforming religious and theological forces, the Lutheran reform movement was the most important and influential one. It was the historical impact of the theological genius of the Wittenberg professor Martin Luther (1483-1546) that profoundly changed and shaped the face of Europe and beyond. Today, Lutheranism has become a worldwide communion of churches that stretches from Germany to Siberia, Papua New Guinea, Madagascar, and Surinam. The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Lutheranism presents information on major theological issues, historical developments of Lutheranism worldwide, Lutheran ecumenical and missionary involvement and activities, worship and liturgy, spirituality, social ethics, inter-religious and Jewish relations, Lutheranism and the arts, theology, and important representatives of Lutheranism. This is done through a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, an appendix of Lutheran Churches, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Lutheranism. Full Product DetailsAuthor: G'Unther Gassmann , G Gassmann , Mark W Oldenburg , Duane H LarsonPublisher: Scarecrow Press Imprint: Scarecrow Press Edition: 2nd ISBN: 9780810874824ISBN 10: 0810874822 Pages: 560 Publication Date: 01 January 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationGunther Gassmann is visiting professor at Theological Faculties in Tartu, Estonia; Riga, Latvia; Sao Leopoldo, Brazil; Rostock, Germany; Rome, Dominican University; and Bratislava, Slovakia in 2012. Duane M. Larson is former professor at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg and President of the Wartburg Seminary, Dubuque. Mark W. Oldenburg is Dean of the Chapel and professor of the Art of Worship at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |