{"product_id":"reading-the-bible-with-martin-luther-an-introductory-guide-9780801049170","title":"Reading the Bible with Martin Luther: An Introductory Guide","description":"Prominent Reformation historian Timothy Wengert introduces the basic components of Martin Luther's theology of the Bible and examines Luther's contributions to present-day biblical interpretation. Wengert addresses key points of debate regarding Luther's approach to the Bible that have often been misunderstood, including biblical authority, the distinction between law and gospel, the theology of the cross, and biblical ethics. He argues that Luther, when rightly understood, offers much wisdom to Christians searching for fresh approaches to the interpretation of Scripture. This brief but comprehensive overview is filled with insights on Luther's theology and its significance for contemporary debates on the Bible, particularly the New Perspective on Paul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTimothy J. Wengert\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, Duke University) is Ministerium of Pennsylvania Professor, Reformation History, at The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. He has authored or edited twenty books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Concord \u003c\/i\u003e(2000 translation, coedited with Robert Kolb). He received the Melanchthon Prize from the city of Bretten, Germany (Melanchthon's birthplace), for contributions to the field of Reformation scholarship and has written over one hundred articles. He is also associate editor for the\u003ci\u003e Lutheran Quarterly \u003c\/i\u003eand has pastored churches in Minnesota and Wisconsin.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Baker Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50328325325074,"sku":"9780801049170","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3e98eb5e-04b8-4365-a7b7-beef5eee24a8.jpg?v=1727735318","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/reading-the-bible-with-martin-luther-an-introductory-guide-9780801049170","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}