Theologische Quartalschrift Jahrgang 25

Abstract

The Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly (Vol. 25, 1928) reflects the theological, historical, and practical concerns of American Lutheranism in the early twentieth century. The volume opens with a programmatic essay on the object, method, and significance of theological study, emphasizing the unique character of theology as rooted in divine revelation and distinguished from other academic disciplines. Several contributions address ecclesiastical issues such as antinomianism, the role of synodical resolutions, and questions of church practice including open communion, civil disobedience, and church-state relations. Historical studies highlight Lutheran education, the Concordia Seminary tradition, and denominational controversies, while reviews and notes engage broader cultural developments in morality, parochial schooling, and university life. The issue illustrates both a defense of confessional Lutheran doctrine and a critical awareness of contemporary social, educational, and ecclesial challenges. Ultimately, the Quarterly underscores the continuing task of aligning scholarship, pastoral practice, and church life with the authority of Scripture.

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