Luther and the stories of God: biblical narratives as a foundation for Christian living

The whole life of a Christian as a life of repentance: Luther's metanarrative -- Luther the storyteller: the Reformer's use of narrative -- Above all, fearing, loving, and trusting in God: defining the core -- Of what it means to be human -- Suffering builds faith and calls to repentance:...

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Main Author: Kolb, Robert 1941- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Grand Rapids, Mich. Baker Academic 2012
In:Year: 2012
Reviews:[Rezension von: Kolb, Robert, Luther and the Stories of God: Biblical Narratives as a Foundation for Christian Living] (2013) (Maschke, Timothy)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Luther, Martin 1483-1546 / Bible / Narrative exegesis / Life of faith / Christian life
B Luther, Martin 1483-1546 / Bible / Narrative exegesis / Christian life
Further subjects:B Christian life
B Narrative exegesis
B Christian Life Lutheran authors
B Bible stories
B Bible
B Luther, Martin (1483-1546)
B Bible Use History 16th century
B Storytelling Religious aspects Christianity History 16th century
B Luther, Martin *1483-1546*
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Summary:The whole life of a Christian as a life of repentance: Luther's metanarrative -- Luther the storyteller: the Reformer's use of narrative -- Above all, fearing, loving, and trusting in God: defining the core -- Of what it means to be human -- Suffering builds faith and calls to repentance: affliction as part of daily life -- The life of faith in responding to God's word with prayer and praise: active obedience in the sacred realm -- The life of faith in serving the neighbor: Luther's ethic of callings and commands -- Living well leads to dying well: the completion of the Christian life
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:080103891X