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The Influence of Pietism and Rationalism upon the Distinctively Lutheran Theology of Worship
(1988)M.W. Anderson’s 1988 essay critically examines how Pietism and Rationalism influenced Lutheran worship, particularly through the development and adoption of the Common Service. Anderson argues that the Common Service, ... -
The Inner-City Call
(1975)Rolfe F. Westendorf’s 1975 letter offers practical and spiritual counsel to a newly called worker in Milwaukee’s inner-city mission field. Emphasizing empathy and Christian love over technique, Westendorf outlines challenges ... -
Insights from Early Lutheran Worship
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Inspiration
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Integrating the New Member
(1979-01-24)In many denominations, the rate of membership loss is staggering. The same applies to the WELS, despite observing growth in the South Atlantic District. A significant cause of dwindling communicants is members’ inactivity. ... -
An Interdisciplinary Study of the "A" Coins of Yehochanan
(1981)John F. Brug investigates the enigmatic “A” coins attributed to Yehochanan, a Hasmonean high priest, aiming to determine whether they belong to Hyrcanus I or Hyrcanus II. He evaluates historical, epigraphic, numismatic, ...