This book analyzes Luther's treatise On Christian Freedom and its revolutionary re-definition of what it means to be Christian as one freed by Christ from sin, the accusation of God's law, and death in order to be bound or bonded to the neighbor. Robert Kolb puts the treatise in its historical context, tracing its key ideas as they developed out of his medieval background, and as they continued to mature throughout his life. A contextual analysis of the text accompanies an overview of how this treatise was used or ignored throughout subsequent centuries, including the more extensive impact it has had in the last half century.

About the Author
Robert Kolb is professor of systematic theology emeritus at Concordia Seminary, Saint Louis.


Book Information
ISBN 9781978710658
Author Robert Kolb
Format Hardback
Page Count 170
Imprint Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 435g
Dimensions(mm) 232mm * 160mm * 19mm