An Explanation of the History of the Suffering and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ

ISBN: 1891469304

Author: Gerhard, Johann

Condition: New

As the most significant theologian of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the 17th century, the life and work of Johann Gerhard are known throughout the Western Church. Whether through writing weighty works such as his "Loci Theologici" or devotional books such as his "Daily Exercise of Piety," Gerhard's significance as a theologian has endured across the centuries.Johann Gerhards concern as a theologian was, above all, pastoral, and this concern is reflected in his numerous devotional books and sermon collections. Gerhards An Explanation of the History of the Suffering and Death of our Lord Jesus Christ leads the reader through the prototypes and prophesies of the Old Testament pointing forward to Christs suffering and death.The work is divided into two introductory sermons and five acts (I. In the Garden, II. At the Home of Caiaphas, III. Before Pilate, IV. Christs Crucifixion, and V. Christs Burial) for a total of 24 sermons. However, readers will find that this books is far from just another book of sermons-Gerhards profound depth of knowledge of Holy Scripture and his ability to draw together the Old Testament prototypes with their fulfillment in Christ combine to make this work a true blessing.