Christian Dogmatics by J. N. Kildahl
âThis book possesses distinction as one of very few systematic theologies written from the viewpoint of Scandinavian-American Lutheran pietism, a movement which combined the Norwegian/Haugean and the Swedish/Rosenian traditions. It has been observed that, in general, the four major earmarks of pietism are experiential Christianity, Biblical focus, holy living, and opposition to formalism.
26 Jun 2025
The Benediction - by William H. Dolbeer
âWhen the minister comes from the altar, he must not forget that he now bears a message from the Lord to the waiting congregation. It is not a prayer; it is not manâs word; it is in no sense a subordinate act. It is the Lordâs own explicit word, and man is the entrusted messenger.â
26 Jun 2025
The Book of Concord 1911 Henry Eyster Jacobs Version
This is a highly readable, modern English version of the classic volume of Protestant Biblical theology. The translation of the Augsburg Confession is that of Charles P. Krauth, the Small Catechism by Charles F. Schaeffer, the Large Catechism by Rev. A. Martin, Professor of the German Language and Literature in Pennsylvania College, the Apology, the Smalcald Articles and the Formula of Concord were translated by Henry Eyster Jacobs.
17 Jun 2025
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
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. âI like a republic, but I detest a democracy.â âOur Churchism is mostly like withered leavesâshowing where life kas been.â
23 May 2025
A History of the Inquistion of the Middle Ages by Henry Charles Lea
âAn impartial account of all aspects of the Inquisition, including a review of the spiritual and intellectual movements of the Middle Ages, and a glance a the condition of society at certain of its phases.â
12 Mar 2025
The Koran's Testimony to the Truth of Christianity by Sir William Muir
âThe Mindr ul Hakk is a treatise designed to show the evidence in support of Christianity contained in the Koran - a âbeacon pointing to the faith of the Gospelâ⊠exhibiting the style of dogmatic reasoning and thought prevalent among theologians of the East.â - from the Introduction.
26 Feb 2025
Manual of Sacred History: Understanding the Divine Plan of Salvation by John Henry Kurtz
âIf you ever wondered if believers in the Old Testament period were saved in the same way as those in the New, this is a book worth perusing. The author, John Henry Kurtz, was considered one of the greatest Church Historians of his time in any language.â
18 Feb 2025
The Lutheran Liturgy by Luther Reed
âPublic worship⊠is the privilege and responsibility of the Church. It must be ordered and administered. It is not an abstraction; it is a solemn transaction. It is faith in action. Times, place, forms, and musical settings must be provided. Reverence, dignity, beauty, and efficiency can best be attained by appropriate formality. The Church has thought much about these matters.â - From the Introduction: The Mind of the Church
31 Dec 2024
The Augsburg Confession: A Brief Review and Interpretation by Juergen Ludwig Neve
âThe main stress in the book⊠is upon the interpretation of its text⊠It is prefaced by a chapter with simple talks on confessional questions⊠The second part⊠tell(s) the story of the Confession in a readable way.. The third part, with its interpretation of the articles of the Confession, forms the main part of this book⊠the effort has been made to write in such a way that a layman⊠can follow the discussions.â -from the Preface by J L Neve.
13 Dec 2024