Justification and participation in Christ : the development of the Lutheran doctrine of justification from Luther to the Formula of concord (1580) / / by Olli-Pekka Vainio.

• Superior document: Studies in medieval and Reformation traditions, v. 130
• Author: Vainio, Olli-Pekka.
• Year of Publication: 2008
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Series: Studies in medieval and Reformation traditions ; v. 130.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (272 p.)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.

The unity of the early Lutheran reformation, even in the central themes such as justification, is still an open question. This study examines the development of the doctrine of justification in the works of the prominent first and second generation Lutheran reformers from the viewpoints of divine participation and effectivity of justification. Generally, Luther’s idea of Christ’s real presence in the believer as the central part of justification is maintained and taught by all Reformers while they simultaneously develop various theological frameworks to depict the nature of participation. However, in some cases these developed models are contradictory, which causes tension between theologians resulting in the invention of new doctrinal formulations.

Table of Contents

Preliminary Materials / O.-P. Vainio -- Chapter One. Introduction / O.-P. Vainio -- Chapter Two. The Beginning Of The Lutheran Reformation: Justification As Participation In Christ / O.-P. Vainio -- Chapter Three. Philip Melanchthon: Justification As The Renewal Of The Intellect And The Will / O.-P. Vainio -- Chapter Four. Andreas Osiander And Matthias Flacius Illyricus: The Controversy Over The Genuine Interpretation Of Luther / O.-P. Vainio -- Chapter Five. Joachim Mörlin And Martin Chemnitz: Towards A Synthesis Of Extremes / O.-P. Vainio -- Chapter Six. Unio Cum Christo In The Theologies Of The Other Contributors To The Formula Of Concord / O.-P. Vainio -- Chapter Seven. The Doctrine Of Justification In The Formula Of Concord / O.-P. Vainio -- Chapter Eight. Concluding Remarks: What Is The Lutheran Doctrine Of Justification? / O.-P. Vainio -- Appendices / O.-P. Vainio -- Sources And Bibliography / O.-P. Vainio -- Index Of Names / O.-P. Vainio -- Index Of Subjects / O.-P. Vainio.