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Why The Reformation Occurred In Germany, Gerhard Ritter
Why The Reformation Occurred In Germany, Gerhard Ritter
Concordia Theological Monthly
At the end of the Middle Ages, the moral prestige of the old papal church was severely shaken in all the countries of Europe. Open criticism of its moral shortcomings and its organizational defects had been going on for centuries. To the diverse splinter movements of heretical sects (which were never wholly suppressed) had been recently added the great reform movements of the Wyclifites and the Hussites. But even they had brought about no lasting and widespread upheaval. Ultimately the old hierarchy had always prevailed. Why then did the Germans, a people slow to be aroused, fond of order, and …
What About Vestments For Pastors? (Concluded), Arthur Carl Piepkorn
What About Vestments For Pastors? (Concluded), Arthur Carl Piepkorn
Concordia Theological Monthly
The church's feeling that those who minister at her altars should be vested in white - although colored overvestments might be worn -is ancient and persistent. This feeling is based not merely upon esthetic considerations and upon the custom of the period but also upon the symbolism of the Sacred Scriptures (Matt.17:2; 28:3; Mark 9:3; 16:5; Acts 1:10; Rev. 3:5, 18; 4:4; 7:9, 14; 15:6; 19:8). This symbolism, of course, does not constitute any prescription.
What About Vestments For Pastors?, Arthur Carl Piepkorn
What About Vestments For Pastors?, Arthur Carl Piepkorn
Concordia Theological Monthly
In various forms this question has been asked again and again. The following pages are an attempt to answer the question for the Church of the Augsburg Confession in America.