LUTHERAN THEOLOGICAL REVIEW - Concordia Lutheran Seminary
LUTHERAN THEOLOGICAL REVIEW - Concordia Lutheran Seminary
LUTHERAN THEOLOGICAL REVIEW - Concordia Lutheran Seminary
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EDITORIAL FOREWORD<br />
This latest issue of <strong>Lutheran</strong> Theological Review provides a series of<br />
articles on a variety of topics from across the theological disciplines.<br />
The first article, by Dr Frederic W. Baue, discusses “Redemptive<br />
Themes in Shakespeare”, and notes how the greatest of English language<br />
playwrights sets forth the themes of law and grace in his plays. The article is<br />
geared to enable pastors to use these works in their preaching.<br />
In the next article, “‘Faith in Christ’ or ‘The Faith of Christ”, Pr Steven<br />
L. Chambers highlights recent discussions among exegetes as to whose faith<br />
it is that saves, according to Paul: the believer’s or Christ’s. This<br />
presentation will provide much food for thought as we mull over an<br />
intriguing question.<br />
Next, Dr John R. Stephenson, in his article, “The Roots of the<br />
Reformation”, looks at the theological milieu out of which the Reformation<br />
grew, and sets forth the significance that a proper knowledge and<br />
understanding of the roots of the Reformation should have for <strong>Lutheran</strong><br />
pastors today.<br />
In his paper, “Friedrich Michael Ziegenhagen 1694-1776: German<br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> Pietist in the English Court”, Dr Norman J. Threinen describes the<br />
significant place that Ziegenhagen had in England and elsewhere in the<br />
eighteenth century.<br />
The final major piece, by Pr Paul Williams, “The Eucharist in the Epistle<br />
to the Hebrews”, discusses the place of the Eucharist in that letter, relating it<br />
to Christ’s fulfilment of the Old Testament sacrifices.<br />
The issue concludes with a sermon by Pastoral Candidate Harold Ristau,<br />
preached on Mt. 4:12-23.<br />
A new feature of LTR is the table of standard abbreviations. Please<br />
consult this table when an author uses an abbreviation without (apparent)<br />
explanation.<br />
Also included in this issue is a set of guidelines for contributors. We<br />
encourage all readers who have interest in scholarly research to consider<br />
submitting your work to <strong>Lutheran</strong> Theological Review.<br />
We hope that our readers will find the material presented herein to be<br />
helpful to them in their continuing study of God’s Word, and to their service<br />
to our Lord.<br />
EGK<br />
Pentecost 2001<br />
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