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Fathers, Brethren, And Distant Relatives: The Family Of Theological Discourse, Jaroslav Pelikan
Fathers, Brethren, And Distant Relatives: The Family Of Theological Discourse, Jaroslav Pelikan
Concordia Theological Monthly
For the theologian, one Book is enough, and a thousand books are not too many. This paradox interprets the meaning and prescribes the role of the theological library. For the task of the theologian, of every theologian, is the exposition of the Sacred Scriptures. Yet to perform his task of expounding that one Book the theologian needs a great many books.
The Role Of A Brief Statement Since 1932, Carl S. Meyer
The Role Of A Brief Statement Since 1932, Carl S. Meyer
Concordia Theological Monthly
The year 1932 has been called the confessional high-water mark of the Missouri Synod because of the adoption of A Brief Statement in that year. Not only was it "Dr. Pieper's legacy of sound Scriptural teaching," but it was also, so it was maintained with evident exaggeration, the testimony of "a confessional unity of mind and heart embracing every pastor and congregation and enduring the test of searching examination by the 'norma normans' of Holy Scripture."
The Total Ministry Of The Church, C. Thomas Spitz
The Total Ministry Of The Church, C. Thomas Spitz
Concordia Theological Monthly
Our topic is an imposing one. Entire books and whole sections of libraries have been devoted to it. It forced an early decision in the development of this paper. Should we be talking and thinking about all of the ways in which the ministry of the church expresses itself or should we be looking at the total reality of the ministry of the church and then be dealing with essence rather than expression?