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Church History

Reminiscent Reflections of a Youthful Octogenarian by George Henry Gerberding

“I fear those ministers among us who seem to be terribly afraid of Pietism. They do not explain the distinction between a false and a true Pietism. To have ever a greater and deeper measure of the latter is surely one of our greatest needs. It fits so beautifully into our Lutheran system that it ought to be a part of its warp and woof. Indeed it is the very essence, the heart and life of true Lutheranism. God give us more of it!

12 Jun 2025

Prophecy

The Approaching End of the Age by Henry Grattan Guinness

"(The Papal and Islamic) powers occupy in the Word of God as prominent a place as they have actually held in the history of the church."

4 Jun 2025

Theological Journal

The Columbus Theological Magazine Volume 24 ed by Matthias Loy

Selected articles include: The Predestination Controversy by Matthias Loy, The Analogy of Faith, Religious Tolerance by Matthias Loy, and The Baptism of the Holy Ghost

3 Jun 2025

Theological Journal

The Columbus Theological Magazine Volume 22 ed by Matthias Loy

Selected articles include: 'The Verdict of the Monuments', 'What Doctrines Justify Schism?', and 'Is the Lutheran Church Truly American?'

26 May 2025

Biography

TOHU-VA-VOHU: Without Form and Void by Alfred Edersheim

Maxims and thoughts of Alfred Edersheim, including an account of his conversion from Judaism to Christianity. “I like a republic, but I detest a democracy.” “Our Churchism is mostly like withered leaves—showing where life kas been.”

23 May 2025

Theological Journal

The Columbus Theological Magazine Volume 21 ed by Matthias Loy

Selected articles include, 'Contention for the Faith' by Matthias Loy, 'The Mosaic Account of the Creation', and 'The Historical Development of Luther's Theology with Respect to the Dcotrine of Predestination' by P A Peter

13 May 2025

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Featured Publications

Justification

The Doctrine of Justification by Matthias Loy

“Human reason and inclination are always in their natural state averse to the doctrine of Justification by Faith. Hence it is no wonder that earth and hell combine in persistent efforts to banish it from the Church and from the world.” — Matthias Loy

2 Nov 2024

Church History

The Priesthood of Believers by George H. Gerberding

“Luther taught that every true believer is a spiritual priest, is as near to the great Head of the Church as any official priest can be, and is equally entitled to the promise and gift of the Holy Ghost. He may exercise priestly functions among his fellow men and ought to do what he can to promote their wellbeing. This teaching of Luther was calculated to awaken a joyous consciousness and energy in the common Christian calling.” — George Gerberding

13 Apr 2021

Theological

The Confessional Principle by Theodore E. Schmauk

Theodore Schmauk’s exploration and defense of the Christian faith consists of five parts: Historical Introduction Part 1: Are Confessions Necessary? Part 2: Confessions in the Church Part 3: Lutheran Confessions Part 4: The Church in America “This book is written in the belief that the one ultimate authority among men is truth.” — Theodore Schmauk

7 Apr 2021

Theological

Hutter's Compend of Christian Doctrine translated by Henry Eyster Jacobs

Hutter’s Compend has been a beloved handbook of the Christian Faith for many Christians over many years. It’s well suited for people at all levels of knowledge. The translator, Henry Eyster Jacobs, has this to say about it:

6 Nov 2020

Justification

Walther and the Predestination Controversy or The Error of Modern Missouri by Schodde et al.

Justified and saved by grace alone, for Christ’s sake, through faith — that is the kernel of the whole Gospel. This is the fundamental article of the Christian faith and upholds the entire system of Christian doctrine as well as the church itself.

24 May 2019

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10 Feb 2025

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10 Feb 2025

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14 Jan 2025

The Lutheran Library website has been updated for 2025. The biggest changes you may notice are better options for browsing and finding books.

14 Jan 2025

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