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The Alien and the Proper: Luther's Two-Fold Righteousness in Controversy, Ministry, and Citizenship

[Hardback]

by Robert Kolb, Chan, Michael, J.

    • Author

      Robert Kolb

    • Book Format

      Hardcover

    • Publisher

      1517 Publishing

    • Published

      January 2023

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      The Alien and the Proper: Luther's Two-Fold Righteousness in Controversy, Ministry, and Citizenship

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      Product Description

      "This book probes the beating theological heart of Luther's evangelical theology." - Michael J. Chan, Ph.D., Concordia College

      In his Galatians commentary of 1535, Martin Luther insists that "our theology" relies on the proper distinction of two kinds of righteousness: Alien and Proper. In relation to our Creator, we freely receive our "alien" righteousness from Christ who has obtained it for us through his death and resurrection. In relation to humanity and God's created order, we practice a "proper" righteousness by actively fulfilling God's commands that set down the form and pattern for good human living.

      The Alien and the Proper "helps us to appropriate Luther's theology as our theology as well." - Mark Mattes, Lutheran Bible Institute Chair of Theology, Grand View University

      Luther posited that this distinction was the key to understanding our humanity. His regular use of this anthropological principle, particularly when applied to justification by faith, the nature of sin, and the proper practice of God's gift of humanity, demonstrates its centrality and importance.

      In The Alien and the Proper, five authors examine the historical development of Luther's Twofold Righteousness and propose ways in which it can continue to serve Christians today. Through these essays you will learn about Luther's radical divergence from medieval theological formulations, and you will discover what it means to be human.

      Essays by:

      • David A. Lumpp
      • Charles P. Arand
      • William W. Schumacher
      • Joel Biermann
      • Timothy Saleska
      • Robert Kolb (editor)

      Specification

      • Author

        Robert Kolb

      • Book Format

        Hardcover

      • Publisher

        1517 Publishing

      • Published

        January 2023

      • Weight

        504g

      • Dimensions

        153 x 229 x 18 mm

      • ISBN

        9781956658163

      • ISBN-10

        1956658165

      • Eden Code

        6156790

      More Information

      • Author/Creator: Robert Kolb

      • ISBN: 9781956658163

      • Publisher: 1517 Publishing

      • Release Date: January 2023

      • Weight: 504g

      • Dimensions: 153 x 229 x 18 mm

      • Eden Code: 6156790

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