An Explanation of the History of the Suffering and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ Contributor(s): Hohle, Elmer M. (Translator), Berger, David O. (Editor), Gerhard, Johann (Author) |
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ISBN: 1891469304 ISBN-13: 9781891469305 Publisher: Repristination Press OUR PRICE: $23.70 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2019 |
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BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - Lutheran |
Physical Information: 0.76" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.96 lbs) 342 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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Publisher Description: As the most significant theologian of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the 17th century, the life and work of Johann Gerhard are known throughout the Western Church. Whether through writing weighty works such as his "Loci Theologici" or devotional books such as his "Daily Exercise of Piety," Gerhard's significance as a theologian has endured across the centuries.Johann Gerhard's concern as a theologian was, above all, pastoral, and this concern is reflected in his numerous devotional books and sermon collections. Gerhard's "An Explanation of the History of the Suffering and Death of our Lord Jesus Christ" leads the reader through the prototypes and prophesies of the Old Testament pointing forward to Christ's suffering and death.The work is divided into two introductory sermons and five 'acts' (I. In the Garden, II. At the Home of Caiaphas, III. Before Pilate, IV. Christ's Crucifixion, and V. Christ's Burial) for a total of 24 sermons. However, readers will find that this books is far from "just another book of sermons"-Gerhard's profound depth of knowledge of Holy Scripture and his ability to draw together the Old Testament prototypes with their fulfillment in Christ combine to make this work a true blessing. |