How to Read and Apply the Bible
Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther
General Editor
Charles P. Schaum
Assistant Editors
John P. Hellwege Jr.
Thomas E. Manteufel
Translated by
Christian C. Tiews
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Walther, C. F. W. (Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm), 1811–1887.
[Rechte Unterscheidung von Gesetz und Evangelium. English]
Law and Gospel : how to read and apply the Bible / Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther ; translated by Christian C. Tiews ; general editor, Charles P. Schaum ; assistant editors, John P. Hellwege, Jr., Thomas E. Manteufel.
p. cm.
Includes indexes.
ISBN 978-0-7586-1688-3
1. Law and Gospel. I. Tiews, Christian C. II. Schaum, Charles P. III. Hellwege, John P. IV. Manteufel, Thomas. V. Title.
BT79.W3413 2010
241'.2—dc22 | 2009043391 |
Walther’s Place in Lutheran History
From Martin Luther to C. F. W. Walther: A Timeline
Law and Gospel in Christian Theology: A Timeline
Law and Gospel in Walther’s Teaching
Walther’s Theses on Law and Gospel
Walther’s Lectures on Law and Gospel
Appendices
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About Law & Gospel: How to Read and Apply the BibleThis edition of the classic work of The Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel make this powerful tool available in a format for all readers of the Bible. Offering a fresh look of the older translation, it will provide comprehensive notes and annotations to aid reader’s understanding, bringing to life the power and excitement of the original German lectures. This new unabridged edition restores Walther’s witty, staccato fire, including text omitted in prior English versions. Read Walther’s lectures like no one has since he originally spoke them: • Foreign-language terms are in footnotes • Encounter information on Lutheran history and theology that identifies concepts, events, and people • Maps, timelines and rare photos • References to Scripture, Lutheran Confessions, Luther and other sources appear in the margins • References to English sources have been added when possible • Transcription errors from the original lecture notes have been corrected |
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