Studies in the History of Christian Traditions Ser.: Martin Luther As Comforter: Writings on Death : Writings on Death by Neil Leroux (2007, Hardcover)
What was Martin Luther's teaching regarding death, and to what extent did his own fears of and experiences with death manifest themselves in his writings? What influence did the medieval preoccupation with a 'good death' have upon him? How did Luther counsel those facing death--to meet it with acceptance, or resistance, or both? Using meticulous rhetorical analysis of select sermons, pamphlets, and letters of consolation, this book examines how Luther offered comfort to those who were facing their own death or who were coming to terms with the death of loved ones. Thus the book makes an important contribution to existing scholarship on Luther and the formation of an early modern Protestant ethos surrounding death, bereavement, and burial.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Brill
ISBN-10
9004158804
ISBN-13
9789004158801
eBay Product ID (ePID)
59154096
Product Key Features
Author
Neil Leroux
Publication Name
Martin Luther As Comforter: Writings on Death : Writings on Death
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Series
Studies in the History of Christian Traditions Ser.
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
340 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.4in
Item Width
6.3in
Item Weight
29.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Series Volume Number
133
Table of Content
PrefaceAcknowledgementsAbbreviationsIntroduction1. "Think About These Things": Luther's Fourteen Consolations (1519)2. "I Have Overcome the World": Luther's Sermon on Preparing to Die (1519)3. "Of Whom the World was not Worthy": Luther's Martyrological Literature4. "To Whom Shall We Go? You Have the Words of Eternal Life": Luther's 1532 Funeral Sermons5. "Faithful are the Wounds of a Friend": Luther's Consolatory Letters 6. "Am I My Brother's Keeper?": Luther's On Whether One May Flee from a Deadly Plague (1527)ConclusionAppendix: Glossary of Rhetorical TermsBibliographyIndicesI. Index of ScripturesII. Index of Persons & PlacesIII. Index of Subjects
Copyright Date
2007
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Topic
Death, Grief, Bereavement, Christianity / Lutheran, Europe / Renaissance, Europe / General