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Engaging Luther - A (New) Theological Assessment (Paperback)
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Description: The Reformer Martin Luther is the source of endless
fascination and dispute. Not only his antagonists but also his
supporters have created a host of representations of his thought.
On the one hand, Catholic and other similar voices have accused
Luther of being the major agent in the birth of modern secularism.
On the other hand, Lutherans themselves are divided on the meaning
of Reformation. In view of all these interpretations and dismissals
of Luther and the Lutheran Reformation, it requires a certain
boldness to claim that Luther's theology is intellectually
fascinating and contains exceptional resources. This is precisely
what the present volume claims. The studies collected in this
volume aim at showing in which sense Luther remains a fully
Catholic and genuinely Augustinian theologian who is not so much a
forerunner of problematic modernity as a representative of
classical Christianity. At the same time, Luther's theology
contains ideas that can be made fruitful in dialogue with currents
like communitarianism or Radical Orthodoxy. The volume consists of
articles written by scholars affiliated with the project known as
""the New Finnish Interpretation of Luther."" The topics include
Luther's theological anthropology, Trinity, christology,
sacraments, faith, theology of the cross, the Virgin Mary,
sexuality, music, and the spiritual reading of the Holy Scriptures.
Endorsements: ""This compelling volume continues the
ground-breaking project known as the 'new Finnish interpretation of
Luther.' It is the contention of this movement that, for Luther,
union with Christ in faith necessarily entails active and robust
participation in God's own life. Building upon the Reformer's
unique vision, at once evangelical and catholic, this book offers
powerful contributions to contemporary theology and renewed
sustenance for ecumenical advances. Highly recommended."" --Thomas
G. Guarino Seton Hall University ""For over twenty years a
remarkable group of Finnish scholars has been offering a new
interpretation of Luther's theology. Here for the first time in
English these theologians give us not only a presentation of their
challenging approach to Luther research, but a splendid
introduction to Luther's theology as a whole. Beginners and experts
alike will find much to ponder in the Luther who speaks from these
pages."" --Bruce Marshall Perkins School of Theology Southern
Methodist University About the Contributor(s): Olli-Pekka Vainio is
an Adjunct Professor of Ecumenical Theology at the University of
Helsinki, and a member of the Center for Theological Inquiry,
Princeton. He is the author of Justification and Participation in
Christ (2008) and Beyond Fideism: Negotiable Religious Identities
(2010).
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