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Johann Gerhard Books

    October 17, 1582 – August 10, 1637

    Johann Gerhard was a towering figure in Lutheran theology, renowned for his comprehensive and systematic approach to theological inquiry. His work is characterized by a profound engagement with scripture and a rigorous, logical exposition of doctrine. Gerhard contributed extensively across various theological domains, including detailed biblical commentaries and influential dogmatic treatises. His principal work, celebrated for its depth and analytical rigor, remains a cornerstone of systematic Lutheran theology, deeply impacting subsequent scholarly thought.

    Heilige Meditationen
    Johann Gerhard's Tägliche Uebung Der Gottseligkeit.
    Was vor Augen ist
    On Death, Part One-Theological Commonplaces
    On Eternal Life
    On the Nature of Theology and on Scripture - Theological Commonplaces - 2nd Edition

    • On the Nature of Theology and on Scripture - Theological Commonplaces - 2nd Edition

      • 390 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
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      The Theological Commonplaces series is the first-ever English translation of Johann Gerhard's monumental Loci Theologici. Gerhard was the premier Lutheran theologian of the early seventeenth century. Combining his profound understanding of evangelical Lutheran theology with a broad interest in ethics and culture, he produced significant works on biblical, doctrinal, pastoral, and devotional theology.

      On the Nature of Theology and on Scripture - Theological Commonplaces - 2nd Edition

    • On Eternal Life

      • 550 pages
      • 20 hours of reading
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      Exploring the nature of eternal life, Johann Gerahrd addresses profound questions about resurrection, the continuity of relationships, and the experience of time in eternity. This volume systematically provides answers to those inquiries that can be understood while offering encouragement for the mysteries of faith that remain unexplained. Gerahrd serves as a faithful guide, helping readers navigate their thoughts on life after death and the complexities of eternal existence.

      On Eternal Life

    • On Death, Part One-Theological Commonplaces

      • 560 pages
      • 20 hours of reading

      Focusing on eschatology, this volume presents the first part of Johann Gerhard's work on Death, a significant contribution to Lutheran theology from the early seventeenth century. Gerhard's accessible writing style merges deep theological insights with ethical considerations, making it valuable for both research and practical application. This translation is essential for pastors and church workers, as it lays the groundwork for understanding Lutheran doctrine on Last Things, including the Resurrection of the Dead, featured in the original eighth volume.

      On Death, Part One-Theological Commonplaces

    • Johann Gerhard's Tägliche Uebung Der Gottseligkeit.

      • 244 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Die kulturelle Bedeutung dieses Werkes wird von Wissenschaftlern hervorgehoben, da es einen wichtigen Teil des zivilisatorischen Wissens darstellt. Es wurde aus dem Originalartefakt reproduziert und bleibt dessen Inhalt treu. Der Leser findet originale Urheberrechtsvermerke, Bibliotheksstempel und weitere Notizen, die darauf hinweisen, dass viele dieser Werke in bedeutenden Bibliotheken weltweit aufbewahrt werden.

      Johann Gerhard's Tägliche Uebung Der Gottseligkeit.

    • Heilige Meditationen

      Johann Gerhard, ein bedeutender Thüringer Theologe, verfasste 1603/4 seine zeitlosen „Meditationen“. Diese Werke bieten Trost und Sensibilität für göttliche Verheißungen in Zeiten von Krankheit und Todesangst und eröffnen Perspektiven, die auch für Menschen des 21. Jahrhunderts relevant sind.

      Heilige Meditationen