Dr. Robert Kolb, Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary, discusses Lutheranism with a couple of confessional Baptists on the podcast, London Lyceum. Listen to it here: https://londonlyceum.buzzsprout.com/412714/9809832-lutheranism-with-robert-kolb
A wide-ranging conversation inspired by the collection of essays to honor beloved New Testament scholar Mark Seifrid
Specifically, the theology of the church
Robert Kolb recently published an article for Bible Study magazine, for their special issue on the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. We are all accustomed to his expertise on all things Luther and the Reformation, but this is but one example of how his expertise reaches beyond our usual Lutheran circles. The article: “How Martin ..
This summer was the 13th International Congress of Luther Research. The Congress is generally held every 5 years, and continues be the venue for the world’s most prolific and influential Luther scholars. This year was particularly special because it coincided with the 500th anniversary of Luther’s posting of his 95 Theses Against Indulgences in 1517. ..
In celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation this year, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis will host the final lecture in the REFORMATION500 Speaker Series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, in Werner Auditorium. The lecture, “Luther’s Fiercest Foes: Satan, Sin, the Wrath of God,” will be presented by Dr. Robert Kolb, professor emeritus of international ..
You’ve seen the movie, now read Luther himself!
Robert Kolb discusses his forthcoming book Martin Luther and the Enduring Word of God
By Robert Kolb I am not particularly fond of John the Baptist. It is not his strange clothes or his strange diet that puts me off. I know lots of people with strange clothing eating strange foods. His threatening me with fire is the reason I would rather avoid John. Fire hurts, a long time. ..
Just in time for your summer reading list, here are the books written by Concordia Seminary faculty (and staff) in the past year
Robert Kolb remembers the life of renowned Swedish church historian Bengt Hägglund
Robert Kolb talks about the new German edition of the Book of Concord
By Robert Kolb Sometimes it seems as if our lives have wandered into one of the survival shows on television and we are about to be eliminated, or at least have questions about lasting longer than a few more weeks or months. Too many false calculations, too many wrong-headed decisions. Paul tells us in this lesson that this ..
Robert Kolb discusses one of Luther’s significant, but little known, students: Simon Musaeus
Tuomo Mannermaa (September 29,1937-January 19, 2015), professor emeritus of ecumenical Theology at the University of Helsinki and internationally recognized Luther scholar, died this past week at age 77. Born in Oulu, Finland, he studied at the University of Helsinki and held professorships in social ethics (1972-1976) and systematic theology (1974-1980), before assuming the chair of ..
On March 12, 2015, Concordia Seminary will host a special Conversation on the Lutheran Confessions