The Altpreussische Union. Its Status and Significance Today with Special Reference to the Ecumenical Movement

Authors

Matthias Schulz Jr., Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Siegfried J. Lehmann

Publication Date

1-1-1960

Document Type

Article

Keywords

altpreussische union, lutheran church, confessions, prussian, reformed, fellowship, evangelical, geppert, germany

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

The Altpreussische Union of 1817 is not only a past event of historical interest, but it also deserves to be recognized as a significant factor in its effect on the contemporary scene. It continues to be effective in the church organization known as the EKU (Evangelische Kirche der Union), which stems from this union and through it exerts a definite influence on the life of the church in Germany. Moreover, it continues to be even more effective by reason of the principles on which it was based and which by no means apply only to Germany.

Disciplines

History of Christianity

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Schulz, Matthias Jr. and Lehmann, Siegfried J. (1960) "The Altpreussische Union. Its Status and Significance Today with Special Reference to the Ecumenical Movement," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 31, Article 2.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol31/iss1/2