Concordia Theological Monthly
Article Title
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
