Luther’s Spirituality
Luther’s Spirituality by Philip D. Krey, published by Paulist Press in 2007, presents a unique selection of texts by Martin Luther, some of which are newly translated. This 296-page volume is part of the Classics of Western Spirituality series and explores the various ways Luther understood Christian belief and behavior. It includes critiques of late medieval spiritualities and constructive proposals, offering readers insight into the complexities of Luther’s contributions to spirituality.
In this collection, readers will find a comprehensive array of Luther’s works, organized into three sections: Luther’s Spirituality in a Late-Medieval Context, Teaching the New Spirituality, and The New Path to Prayer, which features various songs. The volume encompasses significant texts such as the German edition of the Freedom of a Christian, the Magnificat, and letters of consolation, along with biblical prefaces and commentaries. This edition provides a thorough exploration of themes related to Christian living, spiritual growth, and Lutheran theology, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the historical and theological aspects of Luther’s spirituality.
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This volume in the Classics of Western Spirituality offers a unique selection of texts, some newly translated, by Martin Luther. These texts represent the varieties of ways Luther understood how one believed and behaved as a Christian. This comprehensive collection includes both his critique of late medieval spiritualities that he inherited and his various constructive proposals. The book is designed for the reader to discover the rich complex of issues that Luther contributes to the discussion of spirituality. The collection is divided into three sections of fresh and modified translations: Luther’s Spirituality in a Late-Medieval Context, Teaching the New Spirituality, and The New Path to Prayer which also includes various songs. The volume includes Luther’s spiritual classics like the German edition of the Freedom of a Christian, the Magnificat, The Sermon at Coburg on Cross and Suffering, letters of consolation, biblical prefaces and commentaries like Psalm 117 and 118, a Simple Way to Pray, and selections from the Large Catechism. There is nothing like it on the market. +
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