Loci Theologici [Paperback]

Martin Chemnitz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1989

This extensive theological overview is a commentary on Melanchthon's Loci Communes by the chief author of the Formula of Concord. Drawing on Lutheran tradition, Chemnitz explores all the major theological categories, as well as topics such as the Trinity, creation, revenge, poverty, grace and justification, mortal and venial sin, and sacraments.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Latin

Product Details

• Paperback: 769 pages
• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House (January 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0570045290
• ISBN-13: 978-0570045298
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,081,646 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Confessional Lutherans MUST own this book, November 4, 1999

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This review is from: Loci Theologici (Paperback)

This book is a required text in a Systematic Theology class at Concordia Theological Seminary taught by Dr. William Weinrich called "God and Creation". Chemnitz's loci on the Trinity is expounded with much credit to the Church Fathers, especially Augustine and John of Damascus. It is for this section alone that makes it worth your purchase. Please also note that this is not a full translation of the Latin Loci (e.g. the Lord's Supper is not included; buy Preus' translation of Chemnitz's "The Lord's Supper" to read a wonderful exposition on the Lutheran understanding of the Eucharist with much support from the Fathers as well as Blessed Martin Luther). This book is a must-buy for any man who desires the holy preaching office or a lay person who wishes to understand orthodox Lutheran dogma.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A crystal clear introduction to Lutheran theology, September 20, 2008

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This review is from: Loci Theologici (Chemnitz's Works) (Hardcover)

Martin Chemnitz was one of Melanchthon's most gifted students and his table guest. In the 1550s Chemnitz began to lecture on Melanchthon's "Theological Commonplaces" at Melanchthon's behest. Those lectures were recorded and later revised by Chemnitz. The "Loci Theologici" (Theological Topics) are the result.

Chemnitz's Loci are a very helpful introduction to basic theological questions such as the trinity and justification by faith. The Loci are free of theological and philosophical terminology so a precocious layman or a first year seminarian will benefit from his crystal clear explanations. If you are fond of the church fathers you will rejoice, for all of Chemnitz's writings are filled with ample, but not lengthy, patristic citations.

This work became something of a standard for orthodox Lutherans until the dawn of the Enlightenment.