The Spirituality of the Cross: The Way of the First Evangelicals (Paperback)

by Gene Edward Veith (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 127 pages
• Publisher: Concordia College (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0570053218
• ISBN-13: 978-0570053217
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #284,141 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspired Insights!, January 31, 2001

By	Orthodox Lutheran Reader - See all my reviews

This book of Gene Edward Veith's is not a thick tome burdened with theological jargon; it is well-written book on Christian faith and how it influences the living of life. I suppose Veith could have titled the book, The Theology of the Cross: The Way of Lutherans, for he makes a very valid point on how Lutherans are considered the first Evangelicals. In truth, Luther himself preferred the moniker Evangelical Catholic, with catholic being used to mean "universal."

I especially found Veith's chapter on vocation quite compelling. Each person has a calling to be many things: a citizen, a mother or father or child, a worker, et cetera. Many things have happened to bring a person to a particular point in life. If a person is a parent, then as his vocation he should do the best he can at it. Of course, this is a very inelegant, abbreviated (and terse!) way of explaining one's vocation. It would be much better to read the book.

In short, this is a lucid book on faith and sanctification. Yet, the book is not a "how-to" book reduced to giving out tips from the Bible. This book centers on the Christian faith and the living of it, with some of the focus being on Lutheran thought and belief. This book will edify the reader, cause him to think, and turn even more the to revealed Word: Scripture and the God-Man, Jesus.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eloquent presentation of Lutheranism, July 16, 2001

By A Customer

This is a terrific book for those who'd like a well-thought out, eloquent apologia for confessional Lutheranism. Mr. Veith explains his own pilgrimmage and how he found a spiritual home in the Lutheran church. I'm surrounded by Lutheran churches in my area but have come to a new appreciation of the uniqueness and richness of Lutheran theology and worldview. For those dissatisfied with pop evangelicalism, a seeker-sensitive/church growth approach, and/or charismatism, watch out -- this book could well change your outlook and life! Highly recommended.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Practical Description of Real Christianity, May 27, 2000

By	Eric Arno Hiller "e-hiller" (Farmington Hills, MI) - See all my reviews

I heard about Dr. Veith's book in the Lutheran journal "Logia," which bragged it up. Logia was absolutely on the mark! The book is an honest, deep, and visceral explanation of Christianity, as practiced by true Lutherans.

It is easy to read and written from a layman's point of view. As a young (27) Missouri Synod Lutheran, I have to say that Dr. Veith did an wonderful job of distilling many of the truths contained in the "Book of Concord" (the complete doctrinal book of the Lutheran Church) into a direct, to-the-point book.

The book should be required reading for Lutheran confirmation classes and is a great introduction for Christians and non-Christians interested in Lutheran Christianity. Soli Deo Gloria :)