Copyright 1969 The Paternoster Press

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From the Dustjacket:

By far the most important influence on Luther's life and work was the Word of God. In this book Dr. Wood place him against the background of this supreme influence in his life, and in doing so gives us a balanced and objective portrait. Very little is currently available on Luther's theology in English and still less on his view of Scripture. This book therefore fills a real gap. Dr. Wood deals freely with the influenced of the Scriptures on Luther, and then with his use of the Bible and his attitude to the issues of authority and interpretation.

But its importance goes far beyond its historical perspective. The vital issues of the Reformation are being raised afresh today, and the slogan sola Scriptura is being subjected to reassessment. It is therefore vital that we know what Luther actually believed and taught if we are to understand his position and relate it to our own. As we read on, we find that many of the issues that Luther faced have vital relevance today, and that there is much that we can learn from his fearless and unwavering adherence to the revelation of God in Scripture.

About the author:

Arthur Skvington Wood [1916-1993] was born in Ashbourne, Derbyshire and was educated at Wesley College, Headlingley, later receiving his degree in Theology from the University of London, and a Ph.D. from Edinbugh University. He was a fellows of the Royal Historical Society, and was a well-known preacher and author. He conducted an evangelistic and expository ministry in the Briish Isles and elsewhere in connection with the Movement for World Evangelisation.

Table of Contents

	Preface	7
	PART I. The Bible and Luther
1	Luther's Introduction to the Scriptures	11
2	Luther's Struggle for Faith	21
3	Luther's Drift to the Past	31
4	Luther's Theological Development	41
5	Luther's Encounter With God	51
6	Luther's Stand for the Truth	61
	PART II. Luther and the Bible
	(a) Luther's Use of Scripture
7	Luther as a Commentator	75
8	Luther as a Preacher	85
9	Luther as a Translator	95
10	Luther as a Reformer	105
	(b) Luther's View of Scripture
11	Luther and the Authority of Scripture	119
12	Luther and the Revelation of Scripure	129
13	Luther and the Inspiration of Scripture	139
14	Luther and the Unity of Scripture	149
15	Luther and the Interpretation of Scripture	159
16	Luther and the Christ-Centredness of Scripture	169
	Abbreviations	179
	Select Bibliography	179
	Indexes	187-192
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