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5.0 out of 5 stars
Timeless contribution to Lutheran theology,
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This review is from: We Confess Anthology (Paperback)
Hermann Sasse's writing grows on me the more I read it. His thoughtful and biblical analysis of his times and the prevailing theological issues is no less valuable for the church today. He only wrote half a century ago, but the things he says could have easily been written to the church today. The issues he faced sometimes are still the same today, and others directly parallel issues today. This volume is divided into three portions, "We Confess Jesus Christ," "We Confess the Sacraments" and "We Confess the Church." Each is a compilation of letters, essays, and sermons that he wrote, and can be read entirely independent of each other. His explanation of what it means to 'confess' as a Christian, and what are the circumstances that bring about 'confession' are very illuminating. I thoroughly enjoyed his discussions of the ancient creeds and confessions of Christendom. His essay on the Lutheran understanding of consecration, the essay on Article VII of the Augsburg Confession in the present crisis of Lutheranism, and the essay Ministry and Congregation were all exceptional. Sasse was a remarkable theologian who was unabashed in denouncing falsehood, yet wrote with a true pastor's heart and desire for real unity in the truth of the Gospel. This is a book to read and re-read.
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We Confess Anthology by Hermann Sasse (Paperback - April 1, 2003)
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