Offering bible readings and prayers for each day, this devotional is perfect for individuals, congregations, households, or small groups. The new english translation of the book of concord augsburgfortress 2000. I will speak of thy testimonies before kings, and will not be put to shame. A large part of augsburg fortress mission is serving current and future leaders of the elca. Augsburg fortress serves lutheran churches with resources that support worship and music, faith formation, and congregational life. The confession of faith which was submitted to his imperial majesty charles v at the diet of augsburg in the year 1530 by certain princes and cities. This resource is designed to invite readers to experience the bible and its message through solid background material, unique lutheran insights, and opportunities for faith reflection. Augsburg fortress is the publishing house of the evangelical lutheran church in america elca. This new partnership between augsburg fortress and the lutheran school of theology at chicago is an outstanding fit for both organizations. With materials for choir, voice, organ, piano, and more, their resources help congregations to prepare enlivening worship, proclaim the gospel with music, and enhance and nurture faith. It publishes the lutheran magazine and the lutheran book of worship or lbw. This book has been awarded the biglerville prize from the lutheran historical society of the midatlantica prize that is awarded every 3 years for the best book in american lutheran history. The book of concord was published in german on june 25, 1580 in dresden, the fiftieth anniversary of the presentation of the augsburg confession to emperor charles v at the diet of augsburg. The apology of the augsburg confession was written by philipp melanchthon during and after the 1530 diet of augsburg as a response to the pontifical confutation of the augsburg confession, charles vs commissioned official roman catholic response to the lutheran augsburg confession of june 25, 1530.
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