Lutheranism

These essays are in honor of The Rev. Dr. Eric W. Gritsch one of the world's premier Luther and Reformation scholars. The first part discusses Luther's life, theology and his partners in the quest to reform the Church. Next, contemporary applications are addressed by some prominent theologians. Part III discusses the Lutheran movement throughout the globe, and the essays in the next section delineate Lutheran ecumenical relationships. In the final section we try to give the reader a taste of the scope, depth and impact of the storied career of The Rev. Dr. Eric Gritsch.