With great detail; Kirsi I. Stjerna introduces and annotates Luther's Large Catechism; which the reformer offered as a radical reorien¬tation in the matters of theology and spirituality. After diag¬nosing what appeared to him as his church's failures to provide proper spiritual care; Luther set out to offer a new compass for religious life. The sweeping reforms he proposed took root pri¬marily through preaching and education as people embraced the new vision and transmitted it to their children. He believed all Christian people—laity and clergy—needed a guide to comprehend the basic biblical; creedal; and sacramental teachings. The order with which Luther proceeds in the Large Catechism is deliberate; with a distinct theological rationale; the Commandments express God's expectations; the Creed proclaims God' promise; the Lord's Prayer translates law and gospel into a personal discourse with God; and the sacraments offer tangible expressions of God's grace and signs to lean on in faith.This volume is excerpted from The Annotated Luther series; Volume 2. Each volume in the series contains extensive annotations; illustrations; and notes to help shed light on Luther's context and to interpret his writings for today.
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