Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions -- A Reader's Edition of the Book of Concord
Nothing is more important than clearly confessing and bearing witness to the truths of God's Word, which reveals the glorious Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. That is what the Book of Concord is all about. This edition of the Lutheran Confessions will instruct, inspire, and educate all who use it and help them learn what it means to be, and to remain, a genuinely confessing Lutheran Christian.
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The Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Faith.
The Book of Concord is the Lutheran Confession of Faith, similar to the Catechism of the Catholic Church for Roman Catholics. It contains the ten foundational documents of Lutheran belief. If you believe these documents to be true BECAUSE they agree with Scripture, then you are a Confessional Lutheran. If you only believe them INSOFAR as they agree with Scripture, then you are a Non-Confessional Lutheran, and believe me, there is a WORLD of difference. I fit into the first category, who believe the Book of Concord BECAUSE it agrees with Scripture. Confessional Lutherans are much more conservative than Non-Confessionals. But the Book of Concord, and belief in it, BECAUSE it agrees with Scripture, is what makes a Lutheran. With the Bible, the Book of Concord, and a Service Book, you have the bare minimum of books needed to understand our Faith.
A very nice Concordia for the home.
I once borrowed a copy of the Concordia from my former pastor when I was still fairly new to Lutheranism, but I found it very difficult to get through. At the time I knew almost nothing of the historical setting of the later documents (pretty much everything newer than the creeds), and I gave up reading it and returned it barely used. Now, years later, I want desperately to read these. After all, I claim to be a confessional Lutheran, yet I haven't read all the confessions!! Want to read the confessions? This is the Concordia for you! Lots of great features in this book. First, there is a handy reader's guide that breaks it down into manageable daily chunks of reading that even busy people can get through with ease. You don't have to read every day, but if you did, you could easily get through the book in one year following the plan. Each section begins with a brief introduction that touches on the author, the historical setting, and explains why the document was written, and who its intended target was at the time of its writing. It helps to understand that many of these are in response to specific errors, or to grave but specific situations at the time. Notice I said the introductions were brief--this is important, because I don't want the intro to take me longer to slog through than the documents themselves. Just some quick info and then let me get on with it--if I want a full dissertation on the subject, I'll research further on my own. To me, these intros are just right. The text is a good size that won't strain the eye, but the book remains a reasonable size that is easy to manage and to take with you if you want to read on a longer car trip, which I did recently. The margins are generous if you, like me, learn better by peppering your books with copious amounts of marginalia. Definitely would recommend this book both to Lutherans wanting to understand their own confessions better, and to non-Lutherans wanting to know what we're all about.
Excellent resource
Perfect for Confessional Lutheran laymen to understand what it means to be Lutheran. Good for anyone who seeks to understand Lutheran theology and Sola Scriptura. This should be in every Confessional Lutheran's home!
Every thing you need but were afraid to ask
In perfect condition. Contains all the tenets of the Lutheran/Christian faith. Not just for pastors and lay leaders but the person in the pew. Takes time to absorb but has stood the test of time for more than 400 years.
excellent user-friendly edition containing the Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
INTRO Q: What is the Book of Concord? A: The Book of Concord contains documents which Christians from the fourth to the 16th century A.D. explained what they believed and taught on the basis of the Holy Scriptures. It includes, first, the three creeds which originated in the ancient church, the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed. It contains, secondly, the Reformation writings known as the Augsburg Confession, the Apology of the Augsburg Confession, the Smalcald Articles, the Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope, Luther's Small and Large Catechisms, and the Formula of Concord. The Catechisms and the Smalcald Articles came from the pen of Martin Luther; the Augsburg Confession, its Apology, and the Treatise were written by Luther's co-worker, the scholarly Phillip Melanchthon; the Formula of Concord was given its final form chiefly by Jacob Andreae, Martin Chemnitz, and Nickolaus Selnecker. PUBLISHER: Concordia Publishing House or CPH.org (publishing arm of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod) has published the "Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions -- A Reader's Edition of the Book of Concord" in 2007. The Book of Concord is also available (thanks to CPH.org) in Kindle format or pocket-size paperback. This edition has a lot of extra notes and drawings. Once a year CPH.org will have a deep discount on this edition including a CD-ROM. CONTENT: - The Three Universal or Ecumenical Creeds - The Augsburg Confession (1530) - The Apology of the Augsburg Confession (1531) - The Smalcald Articles (1537) - The Power and Primacy of the Pope (1537) - The Small Catechism (1529) - The Large Catechism (1529) - The Formula of Concord, Epitome (1577) - The Formula of Concord, Solid Declaration (1577) For questions on what the importance of these chapters/declarations/confessions mean please see the FAQ at [...] CONCLUSION: Lutherans "accept without reservation the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament as the written Word of God and the only rule and norm of faith and of practice," and many Lutherans also believe that all the writings in the Book of Concord as "a true and unadulterated statement and exposition of the Word of God" (LCMS Constitution II). This handy and traveler-friendly book is a rich resource of spiritual food - it teaches and confesses that in Christ alone is there salvation -- by grace alone, through faith alone, on the basis of Scripture alone.
Clear exposition of Lutheran doctrine
If you've always wondered, "Why Lutheran? What's Lutheran?" read this book. It clearly explains what Lutherans believe, using clear Scripture to as the basis for what they believe. The book does a wonderful job of putting each of the Lutheran confessions into their historical context, explaining the significance of the religious and political world scene.
The best edition
This reader's edition is the best BOC to own out of them all.
Amazing
This is an awesome copy of the Book of Concord. Awesome pictures inside- including one depicting Luther with Jan Hus.
Happy with purchase
Shrink wrapped and protected in shipment. Happy with purchase
This book was very solidly put together. I use ...
This book was very solidly put together. I use the book weekly and often on a daily basis. The contents of this book are such that I am constantly going between the different sections, turning pages back and forth. It has stood up well and still does not show any signs of wear.
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