Documentation: Authority in the Church

Authors

C. F. Walther, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Arnold Krugler (Translator), Concordia Teachers College, Seward

Publication Date

11-1-1973

Document Type

Article

Keywords

congregation, synod, authority, consistory, lutheran, freedom, luther, preacher, tyranny, evangelical, melanchthon

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

In 1879 Dr. Walther delivered a long essay to Iowa Lutheran congregations who were reluctant to join the Synod because they feared the Synod would arrogate to itself excessive authority over them. With extensive citations from Scripture, Luther, the Lutheran Confessions, and the Lutheran fathers, Walther developed his concept of the proper relationship between Synod and congregations.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Walther, C. F. and Krugler (Translator), Arnold (1973) "Documentation: Authority in the Church," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 44, Article 35.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol44/iss1/35