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Music As A Means To Spread Martin Luther’S Message, Emily A. Brubaker

Musical Offerings

While Martin Luther’s message of the Reformation was circulated through a variety of sources, music was highly regarded by Luther and had an undeniably crucial role in spreading his ideas. Luther’s theological stance determined his purpose for music. He emphasized the value of God’s Word and saw music as a means to share truth from the Bible. Luther even compared the importance of music to that of theology. He claimed that music was a gift from God, capable of fighting evil and promoting good. This research traces the effects of music on the transmission of Luther’s message by considering Luther’s …

A Reader's Guide To The Major Writings Of Jonathan Edwards, Nathan A. Finn, Jeremy M. Kimble

Faculty Books

Jonathan Edwards—widely considered one the most important theologians in American history—has influenced generation after generation with his transcendent vision of our great and glorious God. But reading his writings for the first time can be a daunting task.

Here to be your trustworthy guides are some of the very best interpreters of Edwards, who walk you through his most important works with historical context, strategies for reading, and contemporary application—launching you into a lifetime of discovering Edwards’s God-centered vision of the Christian life for yourself.

Music During The Reformation: Changing Times And Changing Minds, Carolyn S. Ticker

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

As music developed throughout the early centuries its function changed according to the philosophies and principles governing the culture to which it belonged. This is readily apparent in the church, as one can trace the development of music in the worship service from the Medieval times to the Reformation and beyond. During the Protestant Reformation music’s role in the church changed. My presentation seeks to discover how music was used in the different branches of Protestantism of the time and how its usage compared with other sects; specifically I compared and contrasted what worship would have looked like in the …

Ancient Worship Wars: An Investigation Of Conflict In Church Music History, Michael J. Wood

Musical Offerings

The purpose of this research is to prove that conflict in church music is nothing new. Even in the time of the early church fathers, dissenting views on what were acceptable and unacceptable practices in church music were present. The music of the 2nd century through the 14th century is examined.

The method used to find specific conflicts in church music history involved reading early Christian literature on music. When possible, both sides of the conflicts included in the project are presented. However, oftentimes only one side of an argument can be found since there is not an abundant supply …

Book Review: Jonathan Edwards And The Church, Jeremy M. Kimble

Biblical and Theological Studies Faculty Publications

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Luther's Scottish Connection, James Edward Mcgoldrick

Faculty Books

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A Match Made In Heaven: How Singles And The Church Can Live Happily Ever After, Wendy Widder

Alumni Book Gallery

Singles and the church may seem to go together like a grilled steak at a vegetarian party but God has a radically different plan . . . one where everyone truly belongs in the family of God.

The Relationship Of Jewish And Gentile Believers To The Law Between A.D. 30 And 70 In The Scripture, Chris A. Miller

Faculty Dissertations

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Portrait Of Obedience: The Biography Of Robert T. Ketcham, J. Murray Murdoch

Faculty Books

The biography of Robert T. Kethcham (Baptist pastor & one of the founders of the GARBC). A deeply moving life portrait of a man dedicated to the services of his Lord and the church he so dearly loved.

Luther's English Connection: The Reformation Thought Of Robert Barnes And William Tyndale, James Edward Mcgoldrick

Faculty Books

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