Overview

"This study examines Martin Luther's interpretation of the royal psalms - ""Psalms"" 2, 45, 82, 110, 118 - by demonstrating the pastoral heart of Luther's theology in which he underlines the importance of the spiritual kingdom, the centrality of Jesus Christ, faith, preaching and a tenacious grasp of the word of God. Each chapter examines Luther's exposition of a specific psalm against his theological understanding of the two kingdoms."

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Author:   Michael Parsons
Publisher:   The Edwin Mellen Press Ltd
Imprint:   Edwin Mellen Press Ltd
ISBN:  

9780773446847

ISBN 10:   0773446842
Pages:   340
Publication Date:   June 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Foreword by N. R. Leroux; Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. 'God grant me grace to catch hold of its just use.' The Psalter, Luther and this study; 2. 'We must divide all... into two classes.' Luther on the two kingdoms; 3. 'There is need for another kingdom.' Luther on Psalm 82; 4. 'Already King over Zion.' Luther on Psalm 2; 5. 'The eternal one rules.' Luther on Psalm 45 Luther's application 1st argument: forget your people 2nd argument: Christ is God and king 3rd argument: the increase of the church; 6. 'Everlasting King and Priest.' Luther on Psalm 110; 7. 'Christ, the King of grace.' Luther on Psalm 118; 8. 'Cross and persecution are taught.' Luther, the spiritual kingdom and comfort The pastoral problem Luther's pastoral method; Conclusion; Bibliography; Indexes; Author index; Scripture index; Subject Index.

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Reading Michael Parsons' new book will bring Luther's discourse back to life, and off dusty shelves to which it has been confined for too long. - Prof. Neil R. Leroux University of Minnesota Those who see Luther's primary call as a pastor-theologian, deeply committed to the majesty of God's word and pastoral care of human souls, will treasure this book. - Prof. Dennis Ngien Tyndale Seminary, Toronto

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