Luther and beauty

Following some twentieth-century scholars, it is often held that Martin Luther’s theology eliminates concerns about aesthetics and beauty from the Christian life and theology. But a detailed reading of Luther’s writings suggest that this is certainly not true, and that he in fact has a robust apprec...

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Main Author: Mattes, Mark C. (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Seminaries [2019]
In: Word & world
Year: 2019, Volume: 39, Issue: 1, Pages: 11-24
IxTheo Classification:CD Christianity and Culture
KAG Church history 1500-1648; Reformation; humanism; Renaissance
KDD Protestant Church
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Summary:Following some twentieth-century scholars, it is often held that Martin Luther’s theology eliminates concerns about aesthetics and beauty from the Christian life and theology. But a detailed reading of Luther’s writings suggest that this is certainly not true, and that he in fact has a robust appreciation for how these elements are crucial to the Christian faith.
ISSN:0275-5270
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