ICYMI: More Kolb on the Reformation
Specifically, the theology of the church
ICYMI: How Martin Luther Changed Bible Study
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 ..
Kolb Festschrift Announced: From Wittenberg to the World
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. ..
Robert Kolb to Speak at Concordia Seminary on “Luther’s Fiercest Foes”
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 ..
“Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World” – Additional Resources
You’ve seen the movie, now read Luther himself!
Book Blurbs: Robert Kolb on Luther’s use of Scripture
Robert Kolb discusses his forthcoming book Martin Luther and the Enduring Word of God
Baptism of our Lord • Luke 3:15–22 • January 10, 2016
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. ..
New Books by the Faculty
Just in time for your summer reading list, here are the books written by Concordia Seminary faculty (and staff) in the past year
In Memoriam: Bengt Vilhelm Hägglund
Robert Kolb remembers the life of renowned Swedish church historian Bengt Hägglund
Robert Kolb on the Lutheran Confessions
Robert Kolb talks about the new German edition of the Book of Concord
Lent 2 • Romans 5:1–11 • March 1, 2015
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 ..
The “Three Kingdoms” of Simon Musaeus: A Wittenberg Student Processes Luther’s Thought
Robert Kolb discusses one of Luther’s significant, but little known, students: Simon Musaeus
Tuomo Mannermaa: Father of Finnish Interpretation of Luther Dies
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 ..
Conversations on the Lutheran Confessions
On March 12, 2015, Concordia Seminary will host a special Conversation on the Lutheran Confessions
Oxford Handbook of Martin Luther’s Theology Appears
Oxford University Press has published (April 2014) The Oxford Handbook of Martin Luther’s Theology, in its series of “Handbooks” to aid study of a wide variety of subjects. Editors of this Handbook include Irene Dingel, co-director of the Leibniz-Institut für Europäische Geschichte (heading its Department of Western Church History) in Mainz, Germany, and professor of ..
Lent 4 • Isaiah 42:14–21 • March 30, 2014
By Robert Kolb Introductory thoughts The final verse of the pericope governs our use of it and its context in chapter 42. The Lord takes pleasure (חפצ)—he gets a kick out of—placing his instruction, the script of the conversation he wishes to have with his human creatures (תורה), before them. He does so in accord with his righteousness. ..