The Certainty of Salvation in the Theology of Martin Chemnitz

1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-3-525-50206-8
Verlag: Vandenhoeck + Ruprecht

Buch, Englisch, Band Band 104, 254 Seiten, gebunden, Format (B × H): 159 mm x 230 mm, Gewicht: 532 g

Reihe: Refo500 Academic Studies (R5AS)

In his work Andreas Bergman delves into the depths of Martin Chemnitz's theological legacy, focusing on the often-neglected topic of the certainty of salvation. Through meticulous analysis and nuanced interpretation, Bergman uncovers the intricate intellectual and affective dimensions of Chemnitz's thought, exploring its implications for justification, predestination, and the broader theological landscape. By illuminating the tensions and paradoxes inherent in Chemnitz's theology, Bergman challenges readers to reevaluate fundamental assumptions about faith and salvation. Accessible yet scholarly, this monograph offers a valuable resource for academics, clergy, and lay readers seeking to deepen their understanding of Lutheran theology and its relevance for contemporary faith practice.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bergman, Andreas

Weitere Mitwirkende

Selderhuis, Herman J.

Brown, Christopher B.

Frank, Günter

Mahlmann-Bauer, Barbara

Rasmussen, Tarald

Soen, Violet

Tóth, Zsombor

Wassilowsky, Günther

Westphal, Siegrid

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Theologie

Über Autor(innen)

Wassilowsky, Günther
Dr. Günther Wassilowsky ist Professor für Kirchengeschichte an der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

Mahlmann-Bauer, Barbara
Barbara Mahlmann-Bauer ist Professorin em. für „Neuere deutsche Literatur“ an der Universität Bern.

Soen, Violet
Dr. Violet Soen is Associate Professor for Early Modern History at the Faculty of Arts at the University of Leuven.

Brown, Christopher B.
Dr. Christopher B. Brown is Associate Professor of Church History at Boston University.

Westphal, Siegrid
Prof. Dr. Siegrid Westphal ist Inhaberin des Lehrstuhls für Geschichte der Frühen Neuzeit an der Universität Osnabrück sowie Direktorin des Forschungszentrums Institut für Kulturgeschichte der Frühen Neuzeit.

Rasmussen, Tarald
Tarald Rasmussen ist Professor für Kirchengeschichte an der Universität Oslo.

Selderhuis, Herman J.
Herman J. Selderhuis ist Professor für Kirchengeschichte an der Theologischen Universität Apeldoorn, Direktor von Refo500, Wissenschaftlicher Kurator der Johannes a Lasco Bibliothek sowie Präsident des Internationalen Calvinkongresses.

Bergman, Andreas
Andreas Bergman graduated as a Doctor of Theology from the University of Helsinki in 2023. His scholarly work includes publications on Chemnitz's critique of the Second Council of Nicaea and his theology of worship. His academic career has primarily focused on Chemnitz, but he has also conducted research on patristics, Maximus the Confessor, and John Damascene. He serves on the board of the Finnish Patristic Society and is a member of the editorial board of Ortodoksia, a Finnish academic journal of Orthodox theology.

Frank, Günter
Dr. Günter Frank ist Direktor der Europäischen Melanchthon-Akademie Bretten und außerplanmäßiger Professor am Karlsruher Institut für Technologie.

Tóth, Zsombor
Dr. Zsombor Tóth is Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Literary Studies at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.