"This study fills a gap in the research of the Lutheran Confessions. It shows how Luther's theological testament is part of a confessional movement that wants to be evangelical and catholic."--Eric W. Gritsch, Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Luther's Theological Testament: The Schmalkald Articles

Russell, William R.

Luther. Martin

Religion & Spirituality

Fortress Press

Martin Luther's Basic Theological Writings, a single-volume introduction to Luther's most influential, noted, and important writings in the modern translationsincluding excerpts of his sermons and letterspresents Luther the theologian "steeped in the word of God, speaking to the whole church," even as it takes the reader straight to Luther the man, to his controversial Reformation insights, to his strongest convictions about God and Scripture and the life of the church, and most importantly to his theologya still-exciting encounter with the meaning of Jesus Christ for each age.The third edition includes revised introductions, updated bibliography, index, and the addition of "A Meditation on Christ-s Passion" (1519), "Treatise on the Blessed Sacrament" (1519), "Sermon on the Sacrament of the Body and Blood of ChristAgainst the Fanatics" (1526), "Sermon in Castle Pleissenburg" (1539), and "Consolation to Women Whose Pregnancies Have Not Gone Well" (1542), as well as new translations of "A Practical Way to Pray" (1535) and "On the Freedom of a Christian" (1520).

Martin Luther's Basic Theological Writings: Third Edition

Reference

A Lutheran scholar explores how prayer shaped Luther's life and informed his writing and teaching. From Luther's life of prayer emerges his emphasis on Catechesis - teaching the basics of Christian faith and practice. Tracing Luther's writings on prayer from different stages of his life, the author shows how Luther's reflections on prayer flow from personal experience, and so can have practical application for our lives today.

Praying for Reform: Luther, Prayer, and the Christian Life: Martin Luther, Prayer, And The Christian Life (LUTHERAN VOICES)

Christian Books & Bibles

Augsburg Fortress Pub

If Only I Had Known... is a collection of meditations and reflections of and by mostly New Testament biblical characters in the form of monologues and soliloquies. The author, the Rev. Dr. William R. Russell, originally presented these soliloquies as special sermons that were enthusiastically received by worshipers. Deeply touching, relevant, and captivating, these sermon soliloquies and monologue meditations cover the full sweep of the nativity, ministry, triumphal entry, passion, death, and resurrection of Christ. Born a Canadian and raised a Presbyterian, Dr. Russell studied philosophy at the University of Toronto and theology at Princeton Seminary. For four decades, he served as pastor of churches large and small in both Canada and the United States.

If Only I Had Known . . .

Parson's Porch Books

Through a series of anecdotes and reflections, Threescore Years and Ten traces the fascinating life of Canadian--now a US citizen--Presbyterian preacher and general secretary of the Canadian Bible Society, William R. Russell. Often funny, at times sad and remorseful, this anecdotal autobiography is sure to enthrall readers with its views of modern Canadian and US historical events, such as visits to Canada by HM Queen Elizabth The Queen Mother. His is a full Christian life, wise as a serpent and gentle as a dove.Lavishly illustrated with 72 black and white photographs from each decade of Russell's life, we see a man devoted to his God, his family, his countries, and his church. Dr. Russell served Presbyterian churches in both the United States and Canada and also served as the general secretary of the Canadian Bible Society, traveling the world to promote biblical literacy and awareness.

Threescore Years and Ten: An Anecdotal Autobiography

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

Intermundia Press