The Christian Book of Concord: Or Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church (1854) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169144088)

The Christian Book of Concord, also known as the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, is a historic compilation of Lutheran confessional documents. Originally published in 1580, this book includes 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. This 1854 edition of the Christian Book of Concord was edited by Ambrose Henkel, a prominent Lutheran pastor and publisher in the United States. This edition includes the original texts of the confessional documents, as well as historical introductions and explanatory notes by Henkel. The Christian Book of Concord is an essential text for anyone interested in the history and theology of the Lutheran Church. It provides a comprehensive overview of Lutheran beliefs and practices, as well as a detailed account of the controversies and debates that shaped the development of the Lutheran tradition. This edition, edited by Ambrose Henkel, is a valuable resource for scholars, pastors, and laypeople alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ambrose Henkel
ISBN-10: 116914408X
ISBN-13: 9781169144088
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 776
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.87lbs
Size: 6.00h x 9.02w x 1.88d