The reformation of suffering : pastoral theology and lay piety in late medieval and early modern Germany

The reformation of suffering : pastoral theology and lay piety in late medieval and early modern Germany / Ronald K. Rittgers.

This text examines the genesis of Protestant doctrines of suffering among the leading reformers and then traces the transmission of these doctrines from the reformers to the common clergy. It also examines the reception of these ideas by lay people.

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Autore principale: Rittgers, Ronald K., 1965-
Natura: eBook
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: New York : Oxford University Press, ©2012.
Serie:Oxford studies in historical theology.
Soggetti:
1500-1599
Reformation > Germany.
Suffering > Religious aspects > Lutheran Church > History of doctrines > 16th century.
Pastoral theology > Germany > History > 16th century.
Consolation > History > 16th century.
RELIGION > Christian Theology > General.
Consolation
Pastoral theology
Reformation
Germany
Electronic books.
History
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Sommario:
  • Consolation in rite and word in the later Middle Ages
  • The consolation tradition in the Latin church
  • Suffering and consolation in late medieval mysticism
  • Suffering and salvation in the early Luther
  • Suffering and the theology of the cross
  • Early evangelical consolation literature
  • Pastoral care of the sick and suffering in the evangelical church ordinances
  • Later evangelical consolation literature I
  • Later evangelical consolation literature II
  • Lay suffering and solace.

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