No Greater Jewel: Thinking About Baptism With Luther (Lutheran

No Greater Jewel: Thinking About Baptism With Luther (Lutheran Voices)

Luther writes in his Large Catechism: "No greater jewel, therefore, can adorn our body and soul than baptism, for through it we become completely holy and blessed, which no other kind of life and no work on earth can acquire."

Of all Christian rituals, baptism, in its historical, theological and spiritual importance, warrants constant re-examination and careful dusting in an effort to polish and present the jewel passed on to us. In No Greater Jewel Luther's teaching of baptism is unfolded in light of specific issues arising around Lutheran practices and understanding of baptism today. The wisdom of Luther's words offers helpful perspectives for spiritual living and impetus for living with hope and ethical integrity in this worldâ€”inspired by the kind of love Jesus preached and demonstrated in his life.

Country	USA
Author	Kirsi Stjerna
Binding	Paperback
EAN	9780806680088
ISBN	0806680083
Label	Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Manufacturer	Augsburg Fortress Publishers
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	96
PublicationDate	2009-03-01
Publisher	Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Studio	Augsburg Fortress Publishers
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

No Greater Jewel: Thinking About Baptism With Luther (Lutheran Voices)