Articles
Articles written by the faculty and staff of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
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Judah in the Time of David
In 1993 a victory stela was discovered in the excavation of Tel Dan. The stela has been dated to the mid-ninth century BC and holds…
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Bold Hope in Christ
Dr. Kevin Golden served as the essayist at the triennial convention of the Missouri District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod that took place June 22-24,…
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Lay Bible Institute
The parables of Jesus, Luther on marriage, and living a quiet life of hope – what do such diverse topics have in common? Each draws…
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Hope
I was four years old when my uncle gave me a TIE fighter as a Christmas present. Though it was a hot item from cultural…
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Befriending Neighbors
Looking for ways to show God’s love to the new Americans in your community? “Befriending Neighbors” is a video-based curriculum that prepares congregations to serve…
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Contemplating a Conclave
For Protestants, the election of a new pope likely presents an assortment of conflicting reactions. Faced with the media frenzy and genuine popular interest that…
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“My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?” A Meditation
The events of Holy Week provide an overwhelming amount of material for meditation as each Gospel’s account of Holy Week is recorded. One key moment…
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Nicaea1700: Call for Papers
The Theological Symposium committee invites proposals for open sectionals for the 35th Annual Theological Symposium, September 16-17, 2025, at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. The Council…
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The Dying Child
Kristine Henriksen Garroway offers a fascinating examination of how children were viewed in the biblical world. The Dying Child: The Death and Personhood of Children…