Luther's view of purgatory : an examination of his theological understanding of suffering as the Cross / Min Hwan Kim ; foreword by Robert Kolb ; afterword by John R. Stephenson.

Author/creator Kim, Min Hwan author.
Other author Kolb, Robert, 1941- writer of foreword.
Other author Stephenson, John R. (John Raymond), writer of afterword.
Format Book
PublicationEugene, Oregon : Pickwick Publications, [2025]
Copyright Date©2025
Descriptionxviii, 229 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects
Luther, Martin, 1483-1546--Theology.
Purgatory.

Contents Reasoning behind the subject -- Brief overview if the history of purgatory -- Luther's view of purgatory -- Luther's perception: simul purgatorium et iustificatio sola fide -- Purgatory as the cross: Luther's theological interpretation of suffering -- Reflection on teh subject.
Abstract "This study addresses what has been a previously unexamined subject in Luther scholarship and presents how Luther (re-)interprets the concept of purgatory in line with his biblical and theological insight. The book gives the background of the development of the doctrine of purgatory, particularly of penitential theology, as well as a brief summary of Luther's so-called Reformation breakthrough. Furthermore, it explicates how in the Explanations of the Ninety-Five Theses (1518) Luther articulates the notion of purgatory within the framework of justification by faith alone and the theology of the cross. So this book demonstrates the way a minor subject in Luther--purgatory--interacts with his major theological subjects--justification and the theology of the cross. Careful analysis helps readers follow Luther's way of thinking in the course of the Reformation." --Page [4] of cover.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 209-218) and indexes.
ISBN9798385223091
ISBN9798385223107 hardcover

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