AuthorMcGrath, Alister E., 1953-
TitleLuther's theology of the cross [electronic resource] : Martin Luther's theological breakthrough / Alister E. McGrath
Imprint Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011
Edition 2nd ed
Connect tohttp://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781119995999
Descript 1 online resource (385 p.)

SUMMARY

Luther's Theology of the Cross represents a fully revised and updated edition of the classic 1985 text that expands on the author's ongoing research and reflects 25 years of Luther scholarship.Rewritten and expanded edition of a highly-acclaimed classic textIncorporates primary and secondary sources that have become available since the publication of the first editionDraws on advances in our understanding of the late medieval intellectual, cultural, and religious background of Luther's early development, and the nature of Luther's doctrine of justification (including the so-called 'Finnish' sc


CONTENT

Front Matter -- Introduction -- The Background. The Dawn of the Reformation at Wittenberg -- Headwaters of the Reformation at Wittenberg: Humanism, Nominalism, and the Augustinian Tradition -- Luther as a Late Medieval Theologian -- The Breakthrough. : Luther's Discovery of the Righteousness of God -- : The Emergence of the Theology of the Cross, 1514₆1519 -- Select Bibliography -- Index


SUBJECT

  1. Luther
  2. Martin
  3. 1483-1546
  4. Justification (Christian theology) -- History of doctrines -- 16th century
  5. Jesus Christ -- Crucifixion -- History of doctrines -- 16th century
  6. Electronic books.
  7. Jesus Christ --Crucifixion --History of doctrines --16th century
  8. Justification (Christian theology) --History of doctrines --16th century
  9. Luther
  10. Martin
  11. --1483-1546
  12. Religion
  13. Electronic books