Yet in the 1970s lutherans in this country split over how to use the bible as the only rule and norm. For the 150th anniversary of the lutheran theological seminary at philadelphia, the rev. Click here for background information on the augsburg confession from bentes historical introduction to the book of concord. The publication of the new book of concord is a historic moment. Where occasional references are made to the lutheran confessions, confession, article, and paragraph are to be used, along with a page reference to the edition used. The book of concord edited by kolb and wengert this present. Wengert is emeritus professor of church history at the lutheran theological seminary at philadelphia. With the privilege of his electoral grace of saxony. Apr 28, 2014 for the 150th anniversary of the lutheran theological seminary at philadelphia, the rev. Confessor of the faith 2009 and coeditor of the book of concord 2001 timothy j.
The confessions of the evangelical lutheran church 9780800627409 by robert kolb. Book of concord, collected doctrinal standards of lutheranism in germany, published in german june 25, 1580 and in latin 1584. For example, the mccain readers edition of the book of concord luthrnconfss has continuous paragraph numbering between articles and 14 i. Wengert is professor of church history at lutheran theological seminary at philadelphia and editor with robert kolb of the book of concord fortress press, 2000. The 1882 and 1911 jacobs editions used the latin for the augsburg confession, the apology, and the treatise. The confessions of the evangelical lutheran church minneapolis.
It was especially refreshing to see incorrect references in previous book of concord editions corrected in this edition. On the cusp of the new century we have new access to our confessional roots, critically analyzed and constructively presented. Buy book of concord by robert kolb editor, timothy j wengert editor online at alibris. The confessions of the evangelical lutheran church.
The kolb wengert edition of the book of concord states. Among his many publications, he is the author of martin luther. The 2000 kolb wengert edition is an update of the 1959 tappert edition. Oct 09, 2010 the book of concord is also available online, but in a hardertoread edition, the triglot concordia. Well, more than surprise i expressed irritation, and i insinuated that timothy wengert, the elca theologian who collaborated with robert kolb lcms on. Some lutherans say that they simply hold to the bible and confessions. I have only the kolbwengertarand version of the book of concord. Still good to have on hand, however, for the sake of comparison.
Phrase searching you can use double quotes to search for a series of words in a particular order. Liber concordiae project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Its publication concluded a 30year effort to heal the divisions that had broken out in the lutheran movement after martin luthers death and to keep the lutheran. Commissioned in 1993, this translation of the book of concord brings a new generation of scholarship and sensitivities to bear. The book of concord the confessions of the lutheran church. Expanded introductions and annotations offer richer historical context. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text.
Welcome to the book of concord s home on the internet. The book of concord edited by kolb and wengert this present translation is an extensive revision of the tappert edition. The 2000 kolbwengert edition is an update of the 1959 tappert edition. It contains a bibliographic citation for this edition of the book of concord. Click here for information on melanchthons alterations to the augsburg confession. The book of concord is also available online, but in a hardertoread edition, the triglot concordia. The book of concord 1580 or concordia is the historic doctrinal standard of the lutheran. How do i cite the book of concord edited by kolb and wengert. For example, world war ii with quotes will give more precise results than world war ii. The translators and editors of this edition made the octavo edition the main source for their. In coming years, two volumes of related documents will follow. If you are unfamiliar with the book of concord, please consult the helpful explanations available in the left hand column under the introductions section.
Why does logos discriminate against the lutherans with. Book of concord project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The confessions of the evangelical lutheran church by robert kolb 2000, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Aug 14, 2019 with the privilege of his electoral grace of saxony. The concordia edition done in 2006 is easier reading for the modern reader, so we would recommend that all of our readers have their own edition.
The question of which is the official text of the apology arises in connection with the english translation of the text in the 2000 kolbwengert edition of the book of concord. I have only the kolb wengert arand version of the book of concord. Just leave it to the devil and the world to deceive you with their appearance. The kolbwengert translation of the apology of the augsburg confession uses the later octavo edition text of 1531 rather than the earlier quarto. The biggest possible problem with this boc is its use of melanchthons second latin version of the apology as the basis for the translation. Book of concord by robert kolb editor, timothy j wengert. In the latter section, both the latin and german editions of the book of concord add a not that is not in the original german.
Sep 08, 2016 for example, the mccain readers edition of the book of concord luthrnconfss has continuous paragraph numbering between articles and 14 i. Kolb and wengerts team of leading reformation historians was augmented by consultation with one hundred other scholars and teachers who. Wengert and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Sorry for bumping up an old topic, but i do have a question. Robert kolb is missions professor of systematic theology at concordia seminary, st. The confessions of the evangelical lutheran church edition 2. The confessions of the evangelical lutheran church robert kolb, timothy j. The kolbwengert edition of the book of concord states. The book of concord, edited by robert kolb and timothy j. The authors of the formula of concord responded to objections from followers of melanchthon who treasured the corpus doctrinae philippicum, and therefore they did not use the term corpus doctrinae when they prepared the formula for publication with the ancient creeds of the church, the.
The translators and editors of this edition made the octavo edition the main source for their english translation because they believe it to be the official. Commissioned in 1993, this new translation of the book of concord brings a new generation of scholarship and sensitivities to bear on the foundational texts of lutheran identity. The symbolical books of the evangelical lutheran church. In my last post i expressed surprise at the fact that the kolbwengert edition of the book of concord omits paragraphs 344355 of the quarto edition of the apology of the augsburg confession. Timothy wengert, ministerium of pennsylvania professor of reform. Oct 26, 2016 there is a pdf document in the writing and style guide on citing martin luther and related lutheran confessional writings.
For the first time the editors teach in two different lutheran churches. The book of concord commissioned in 1993, this translation of the book of concord brings a new generation of scholarship and sensitivities to bear on the foundational texts of lutheran identity. There is a pdf document in the writing and style guide on citing martin luther and related lutheran confessional writings. Robert kolb is international research emeritus professor for the institute of mission studies at concordia seminary in st. Kolb and wengert do make a serious case for their decision, much of which has merit. For example, world war ii with quotes will give more precise results than world war ii without quotes.
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