Union with Christ: The New Finnish Interpretation of Luther
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Union with Christ: The New Finnish Interpretation of   Luther  -     By: Carl Braaten

Union with Christ: The New Finnish Interpretation of Luther

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. / 1998 / Paperback

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Product Description

Union with Christ presents Mannermaa's revolutionary reinterpretation of Luther's theology. His research is supported by four Finnish colleagues. To further assist readers in understanding this new view of Luther, four American theologians provide critically appreciative responses to the Finnish theologians' work.

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Title: Union with Christ: The New Finnish Interpretation of Luther
By: Carl Braaten
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 192
Vendor: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Publication Date: 1998
Dimensions: 9 X 6 X 1/2 (inches)
Weight: 10 ounces
ISBN: 0802844421
ISBN-13: 9780802844422
Stock No: WW4442X

Publisher's Description

This book introduces the English-speaking world to the important new Finnish interpretation of Martin Luther's theology. Initiated by Tuomo Mannermaa of Helsinki University, the Finnish breakthrough centers on Luther's doctrine of justification by faith alone. In opposition to the traditional forensic understanding of justification, Mannermaa argues that for Luther "Christ is really present in faith itself." Mannermaa's interpretation of Luther's view of justification is thus more ontological and mystical than ethical and juridical. His work, here supported by four other Finnish colleagues and further clarified by four American theologians, challenges a century of scholarly opinion concerning a foundational doctrine of Protestant theology.

Author Bio

Carl E. Braaten is professor emeritus of systematic theology at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and former executive director of the Center for Catholic and Evangelical Theology.

Robert W. Jenson (1930–2017) was a leading Lutheran and ecumenical theologian. He served as codirector of the Institute for Theological Inquiry and was cofounder and longtime associate director of the Center for Catholic and Evangelical Theology. Among his many significant books are A Religion against Itself, The Triune Identity, and the two-volume Systematic Theology.

Editorial Reviews

Reformation & Revival
"This important book introduces to the English-speaking world the new Finnish interpretation of the theology of Luther, initiated by the writings of Tuomo Mannermaa of Helsinki University. . . Offers some interesting historical/theological insights that may aid the necessary recovery of biblical balance for what is truly important to serious evangelicalism."

Theology Today
"The editors are to be congratulated for offering for the first time in English a handy synopsis of current Finnish scholarship on Luther by its leading proponents, whose theories have attracted considerable attention in recent times."

Word & World
"This book is valuable for the introduction of English-speaking Lutherans to the world of Finnish Luther interpretation. . . The reflective pastor will be able to recognize new angles for preaching and teaching that run counter to traditional conceptions. The Finns deserve praise for their efforts to provide a new entry point into the magnificent corpus of Luther's work."

St. Vladimir's Theological Quarterly
"Even in a time when there is so much turmoil in the ecumenical movement, conflicts within the WCC and NCC, protests from member churches, particularly criticism from the Orthodox churches and strong appeals for quitting ecumenical participation by the Orthodox, it is heartening to be able to point out something genuinely good, true and beautiful, stemming from encounters among divided Christians. This excellent volume of essays by the recent or 'new' Finnish Lutheran scholars is just such a find."

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