Editorial

Authors

Herbert T. Mayer, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

10-1-1966

Document Type

Editorial

Keywords

lutheran

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Denominational churches appear to be marked by an interesting confessional rhythm. The one pattern is that of "withdrawal," in which the confessional basis becomes increasingly narrow until the Biblical message may actually be officially excluded from its preaching and teaching. If this rhythm runs its full course, death must be the result. The other rhythm is that of "return," in which the confessional basis of the denomination becomes increasingly broad. It may even go so far beyond Scriptural teaching that the denomination will find room for a "death of God" theologian in its pulpit. (See the Theological Observer in this issue.)

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Mayer, Herbert T. (1966) "Editorial," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 37, Article 47.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol37/iss1/47