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Summary: Learning about Lutheran theology
Review: Excellent discussion of Lutheran theology from a profesor of English who takes us on his own spiritual journey that ends with Lutheranism. He favors a Missouri Synod approach, but his thoughts about faith and grace, redemption and sanctification helped me to put my Lutheran faith into perspective. Dr. Veith draws distinctions between Lutheran thinking and both "evangelical" and "catholic" views without being negative about them. I recommend this book to anyone who has questions about Lutheran beliefs who want an easy reading answer. The book is NOT a dogmatic treatise and is suitable for new believers. It could also be very useful for small group or catechetical instruction.
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Summary: Excellent Practical Description of Real Christianity
Review: I heard about Dr. Veith's book in the Lutheran journal "Logia," which bragged it up. Logia was absolutely on the mark! The book is an honest, deep, and visceral explanation of Christianity, as practiced by true Lutherans. It is easy to read and written from a layman's point of view. As a young (27) Missouri Synod Lutheran, I have to say that Dr. Veith did an wonderful job of distilling many of the truths contained in the "Book of Concord" (the complete doctrinal book of the Lutheran Church) into a direct, to-the-point book. The book should be required reading for Lutheran confirmation classes and is a great introduction for Christians and non-Christians interested in Lutheran Christianity. Soli Deo Gloria :)
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Summary: A Scenic Guide To Lutheranism
Review: The most influential book of a scholarly view that I have read. Dr. Veith cuts to the crux of issues, explains them out in black and white. Written a everyday language. A must for every Missouri Synod Lutheran and Christians who are feeling a loss with their personal religion . A wonderful companion to my faith.
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Summary: A concise guide to Lutheran theology
Review: Veith does an excellent job of condensing the major tenets of Lutheran theology into a book that reads at a layperson's level. If you are simply curious about Lutheran beliefs or a lifelong Lutheran in need of a refresher course, this book is for you. It is a clear and interesting read, and it is quite brief. (I read it all in one night.) I have had more than one Lutheran pastor recommend this to me as a layperson's guide to Lutheran beliefs and practices.
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Summary: A Gem
Review: Veith has a wonderful clarity in his writing that is extremely helpful. I really liked the brevity of this book because it makes it very easy to recommend to people who aren't such strong readers. Read it and learn something, or re-learn something.
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