Luther's Theology of the Cross

Luther was fundamentally a preacher-pastor, "a care-taker of souls," whose ingenuity lies in his usage of the biblical message as a source of pastoral encouragement. This book seeks to capture the often-overlooked pastoral side of the Reformer through an examination of his sermons on John''s gospel.The sermons on John show the intrinsic, close, and causal link between doctrine and consolation. The...