Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions - Pocket Edition

By Martin Luther, Philipp Melanchthon, Henry E. Jacobs, et al.

Book Overview

The Book of Concord--anchored in Scripture, centered on Christ, and confessing the forgiveness of sins through faith alone-- now available in a clear, portable reader's edition

For more than four centuries, Lutherans have returned to these confessions for a faithful summary of biblical teaching. Here are the Three Ecumenical Creeds, the Augsburg Confession, Luther's Small and Large Catechisms, the Smalcald Articles, and the Formula of Concord---historic writings that speak plainly of Christ crucified and risen for sinners.

Features of the Pocket Edition:

Convenient 4" X 6.5" size 9.5 pt. font size Page numbers that correspond to the full-size edition Paperback cover

This pocket edition presents the text in accessible, updated English while preserving the doctrinal clarity of the Lutheran Confessions. It addresses the Holy Trinity, original sin, justification by faith, Baptism, the Lord's Supper, repentance, the Church, good works, Christian freedom, and life under God's Word.

A reading guide supports a yearlong journey through the Book of Concord, making this volume well suited for personal study, pastoral preparation, classroom use, and congregational reading. Readers familiar with Martin Luther's catechisms will find a firm foundation for confession, prayer, and faithful service.

In an age of competing voices, these documents direct the Church to the prophetic and apostolic Scriptures and to the sure promise of forgiveness and life in Jesus Christ.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758617208
• ISBN13: 9780758617200
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House
• Length: 1056 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 4.3" x 6.2"

Customer Reviews

For those who truly want to understand the belief's of the Lutheran church

This is the perfect book for those who want to know and understand the belief's of the Lutheran church. Written in clear and concise language, this book will give a thorough understanding of the belief's and practices of the Lutheran church. Well recommended for the serious student of theology as well as those who are curious about Lutheranism.

Outstanding Translation of Christian Doctrine!

This is a beautiful exposition of the Holy Bible and Christian doctrine. It's outlined in well-organized articles, and contains English translations of both the original Latin and German versions of the Augsburg Confession. This also contains the Small and Large Catechisms, which were written by Martin Luther for teaching Christians about God's Word and Sacraments. Included amongst the other sections is the Formula of Concord, which is the most extensive of the Lutheran Confessions of faith. Although this edition lacks the footnotes and other resources of the newer Kolb edition, this translation is definitely the most accurate. For those not familiar with the Book of Concord, I would highly recommend reading the Small Catechism section first, followed by the Smalcald Articles.

Good solid documents

For those of you who are on the more conservative end of the Lutheran spectrum, I would recommend picking up this translation of the Book of Concord. The newer "blue cover" version has been PC'ed and "inclusified". Let's stick with tradition, and get a copy of the Tappert translation - still the most widely used translation of the BoC.

Book of Concord - Central Lutheran Teaching

The Book of Concord is, apart from scripture, the central basis on which the Lutheran Church forms its beliefs. It contains many of the chief works of Martin Luther, guiding the church in most areas of life. While the book can be heavily theological, it is required reading of anyone who wishes to know what Lutherans believe.