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The Doctrine Of Scripture In Fundamentalist Theology A Lutheran Appraisal, Terry Forke
The Doctrine Of Scripture In Fundamentalist Theology A Lutheran Appraisal, Terry Forke
Master of Sacred Theology Thesis
The analysis of these four sources will form the body of this paper. The comparison will support the thesis that there is an appropriate distinction to be made between the fundamentalist and the traditional Lutheran doctrine of Scripture. This distinction is made in the hope that further discussion may be facilitated by the avoidance of unnecessary conflict due to the misuse of the term "fundamentalism" as applied to the Missouri Synod.
The Nature And Function Of The Lutheran Confessions In Twentieth Century American Lutheranism, Charles Arand
The Nature And Function Of The Lutheran Confessions In Twentieth Century American Lutheranism, Charles Arand
Doctor of Theology Dissertation
By concentrating on what theologians and church leaders have written on the subject of the confessional principle and confessional subscription, this study has dealt with those who had or have an interest in the subject. It may or may not be representative of the way in which the church at large regards and deals with the church's symbols. Attempting to address such a concern, this study has referred to official synodical resolutions and declarations as illustrative that the confessional attitude of the theologians was also representative of their church's position. At the same time, however, it may be pointed out …