Bücher von Martin Chemnitz

After Martin Luther's death, many theological issues were addressed in the Book of Concord in 1580. A mere three years later, a defense of the Book of Concord was required in order to refute attacks on the theology presented there-thus the Apology of the Book of Concord was written.Martin Chemnitz, Timothy Kirchner, and Nicolaus Selnecker prepared this project, clearly presenting the theology of the person of Christ and the Lord's Supper in addition to defending doctrine.As Friedrich Bente said, "Alongside the Formula of Concord, there is no other book of that period in which the pure doctrine of the Lord's Supper, the person of Christ, and original sin, along with related doctrines, is presented so clearly and convincingly and defended against the objections of the false teachers."

In this extensive theological overview, the chief author of the Formula of Concord provides a commentary on Philip Melanchthon's Loci Communes. Drawing on Lutheran tradition and interacting with many of the early church fathers, in Part I Chemnitz addresses the topics of God, the persons of the Trinity, creation, sin, and free choice. The content continues in Loci Theologici Parts II and III (Chemnitz's Works 8).

In this extensive theological overview, the chief author of the Formula of Concord provides a commentary on Philip Melanchthon's Loci Communes. Drawing on Lutheran tradition and interacting with many of the early church fathers, in Part II and III Chemnitz addresses the topics of the divine Law, including a detailed exposition of the Decalog, natural law, and the use of the Law; justification and the Gospel, including detailed studies of the words "faith" and "gace"; good works, including the necessity of such works; the difference between the old and new covenants, and between mortal and venial sin; the church, and the sacraments in general. This volume continues the presentation from Loci Theologici Part I (Chemnitz's Works 7).

A translation of Chemnitz' little book for pastors.

The Chemnitz-Andreae Church Order shows not only what those who confessed the Augsburg Confession believed, but how the Lutheran Reformation put that faith into action and handed down the faith by means of orderly worship, church governance, and education. This text is crucial for avoiding misinterpretations of the Lutheran Confessions and the Reformation as a whole. Knowing the actual churchly practice of Formula of Concord chief authors Martin Chemnitz and Jacob Andreae is necessary in order to put their biblical teaching and confession into context. It also may inspire new solutions for the church's problems regarding Christian education, formation of Christians who stand in their confession against worldly influences, and congregational leadership.This work consists of two parts: the Body of Doctrine and the Agenda (or Church Order). The Body of Doctrine is a precursor to the Formula of Concord (1577). The Agenda deals with numerous topics, such as:Order of liturgy for Sundays, Weekdays, and other services and pastoral functionsPrayersLiturgical musicCall process for pastorsChurch governance, the office of church superintendent, synodical assemblies, and consistoriesCustomsMarriage and divorceSchoolsOffice of schoolmasterMonastery schools (how former monasteries were put to good use after the Reformation)Alms and church-sponsored social welfareFeatures include:Snapshot of school and church life in the territorial church led by Chemnitz, a main author of the Formula of Concord (one of the Lutheran statements of faith)Ancient worship music and chant set to modern musical notation"Luther, the Confessions, and Confessors on Liturgical Freedom and Uniformity" by the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod

The Examination of the Council of Trent series has been the basis for dialogue between Catholics and Lutherans for centuries. This is the first English translation of Chemnitz's work, which became the standard Lutheran answer to the claims of Rome as set forth at Trent.Each volume of this series contains a Subject and Scripture Text Index.This volume addresses the Roman Catholic sacramentsBaptismConfirmationEucharistthe MassPenanceLast rites (Extreme Unction)Holy ordersMatrimony

This is a translation of Chemnitz's De Duabus Naturis in Christo, written in 1578. This book concerns the two natures of Christ (the divine and the human), their hypostatic union and the communication of their attributes and related questions. It shows that the Christology of the Lutheran reformers is that of Scripture, the ancient church fathers, and the creeds.

The Examination of the Council of Trent series has been the basis for dialogue between Catholics and Lutherans for centuries. This is the first English translation of Chemnitz's work, which became the standard Lutheran answer to the claims of Rome as set forth at Trent.Each volume of this series contains a Subject and Scripture Text Index.This volume addressesChastityVirginityCelibacyPurgatoryInvocation and veneration of saints

The Examination of the Council of Trent series has been the basis for dialogue between Catholics and Lutherans for centuries. This is the first English translation of Chemnitz's work, which became the standard Lutheran answer to the claims of Rome as set forth at Trent.Each volume of this series contains a Subject and Scripture Text Index.This volume addressesRelics of the saintsImagesIndulgencesFastingDistinction of foodFestivals

The Examination of the Council of Trent series has been the basis for dialogue between Catholics and Lutherans for centuries. This is the first English translation of Chemnitz's work, which became the standard Lutheran answer to the claims of Rome as set forth at Trent.Each volume of this series contains a Subject and Scripture Text Index.This volume sets forth the Protestant interpretation ofSacred ScriptureTraditionFree willOriginal sinJustificationFaithGood works