Union with Christ: The New Finnish Interpretation of Luther - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0802844421 ISBN 13: 9780802844422

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans-Lightning Source, 1998

Synopsis

This book introduces the English-speaking world to the new Finnish interpretation of the theology of Martin Luther, initiated by the writings of Tuomo Mannermaa of Helsinki University. At the heart of the Finnish breakthrough in Luther research lies the theme of salvation. Luther found his answer to the mystery of salvation in the justifying work of Christ received through faith alone. But Protestant theology has never enjoyed a consensus on how to interpret the Reformation doctrine of justification by faith. In opposition to the traditional forensic understanding of justification, Mannermaa argues that for Luther "Christ is really present in faith itself." Mannermaa's interpretation of Luther's view of justification is thus more ontological and mystical than ethical and juridical. As such, his work challenges a century of scholarly opinion concerning a foundational doctrine of Protestant theology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans-Lightning Source
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0802844421
• ISBN 13: 9780802844422
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 191
• Editor: Carl E. Braaten, Robert W. Jenson