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“Luther’s Recollections of Erfurt. The Use of Anecdotes for the Edification of His Hearers”
New article from Dr. Robert Kolb
Fall 2011 CONCORDIA JOURNAL sneak peek
Highlights from the Fall 2011 issue of CONCORDIA JOURNAL, due out in early November
Concordia Historical Institute to host Muehlenberg exhibit – April 26-May 20, 2011
Concordia Historical Institute, in cooperation with Concordia Seminary, will host a special exhibit on Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, April 26-May 20, 2011, at CHI museum on the Seminary campus. The exhibit opens with a special event, including lectures by Bob Kolb and Gerhard Bode, on April 26, at 3:45pm
Invitation to Conversation, Part 2: Bob Kolb on the Ecclesiology of the Lutheran Confessional Writings
A few weeks ago we posted the first of a series of questions used as the basis of discussion for a Faculty Forum, centered on Bob Kolb’s article, in the Fall 2010 Concordia Journal: “The Sheep and the Voice of the Shepherd: The Ecclesiology of the Lutheran Confessions” (the article is available here, beginning on p. 324). ..
Easter 2 • John 20:19–31 • May 1, 2011
By Robert Kolb Introductory thoughts: The text contains material for at least two good sermons; the sermon on Thomas and his faith and doubt can wait for another year. John comes to the climax of his entire gospel here: he has written in order that readers and hearers may believe that Jesus is the Messiah ..
Fall 2010 CONCORDIA JOURNAL sneak peek
The Fall 2010 CONCORDIA JOURNAL is on its way soon. Here’s a few excerpts to whet your appetite
Study Guide Now Available for The American Mind Meets the Mind of Christ
Seminary Press has just released a helpful Study Guide for The American Mind Meets the Mind of Christ for download. You can find it here in PDF format, free of charge! Update: We got some initial reports that the PDF had some problems with printing. Those issues have been resolved, and the above link is ..
The American Mind: Table of Contents
The table of contents of essays in the book, The American Mind Meets the Mind of Christ
The American Mind: Read the Preface by Robert Kolb
An exclusive online reprint of Robert Kolb’s preface to The American Mind Meets the Mind of Christ, a collection of Concordia Seminary faculty essays on American culture
NEW off the Sem Press! The American Mind Meets the Mind of Christ
The newest book is hot off the Concordia Seminary Press! The American Mind Meets the Mind of Christ, edited by Robert Kolb. Here’s the synopsis from the back cover: Whether it is an altar to an unknown god or the New Atheists, Christians have always faced the challenge of translating the Gospel message within the ..
Looking for a summer read? The American Mind Meets the Mind of Christ
…is the title of the newest book from the Concordia Seminary Press. The American Mind Meets the Mind of Christ is a collection of essays edited by renowned scholar Robert Kolb . Here’s the synopsis from the back cover: Whether it is an altar to an unknown god or the New Atheists, Christians have always faced the challenge of translating the Gospel message within the surrounding culture. This is no less true for the tangled web that is 21st century America
“The Royal Banners Forward Go”
Three views on worship from guest contributors Kent Burreson, David Adams, and Robert Kolb
The Resurrection of our Lord · Mark 16:1-8 · April 12, 2009
By Robert Kolb Introductory thoughts: These women appear to be bewildered, to be sure, and somewhat befuddled and bungling. They apparently had just not thought of how they would get to the body, behind that massive stone that blocked the entrance, behind those Roman guards. They could not know, of course, that theirs was a ..
Second Sunday after the Epiphany · John 1:43-51 · January 18, 2009
By Robert Kolb Context Jesus has begun to gather his disciples. John the Baptist’s advertising of this “Lamb of God” has attracted the curious (1:15-37). Simon and Andrew have come to Jesus, and Simon has already begun to experience what it means when Jesus takes over a person’s life. Jesus changed his name, gave him a ..