Luther's small catechism with African descent reflections.
Luther, Martin, 1483-1546.
Luther's small catechism with African descent reflections. - 95 pages ; 19 cm.
"Translation and notes by Timothy J. Wengert"--back of title page. In memory of The Rev. Dr. James Kenneth Echols 1951-2018.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 94-95).
Introduction / James Echols -- The Ten commandments -- The Apostles' Creed -- The Lord's Prayer -- The sacrament of holy baptism -- How people are to be taught to confess -- Individual confession and forgiveness -- The sacrament of the altar -- Morning and evening blessings -- Blessings at meals -- The household chart of some Bible passages.
"This edition of Luther's Small catechism presents not only a version of the Small Catechism widely used among Lutherans in North America today, but also reflections from a distinguished group of African descent Lutheran theologians. These brief commentaries offer additional context, language, and illumination from the experiences of African descent people, both past and present, to enrich our understanding of the Small Catechism and enliven faith"--back cover.
9781506458595 1506458599
African American Lutherans.
Catechisms, English.
Lutheran Church--English.--Catechisms
BX8070.L72 / W38 2019
Luther's small catechism with African descent reflections. - 95 pages ; 19 cm.
"Translation and notes by Timothy J. Wengert"--back of title page. In memory of The Rev. Dr. James Kenneth Echols 1951-2018.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 94-95).
Introduction / James Echols -- The Ten commandments -- The Apostles' Creed -- The Lord's Prayer -- The sacrament of holy baptism -- How people are to be taught to confess -- Individual confession and forgiveness -- The sacrament of the altar -- Morning and evening blessings -- Blessings at meals -- The household chart of some Bible passages.
"This edition of Luther's Small catechism presents not only a version of the Small Catechism widely used among Lutherans in North America today, but also reflections from a distinguished group of African descent Lutheran theologians. These brief commentaries offer additional context, language, and illumination from the experiences of African descent people, both past and present, to enrich our understanding of the Small Catechism and enliven faith"--back cover.
9781506458595 1506458599
African American Lutherans.
Catechisms, English.
Lutheran Church--English.--Catechisms
BX8070.L72 / W38 2019