Concordia Theological Monthly
Article Title
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
