Reading the Bible with Martin Luther

A prominent Reformation historian introduces the basic components of Luther's theology of the Bible and examines Luther's contributions to present-day biblical interpretation. "Wengert shows his mastery of Luther with this study of the Reformer's biblical interpretation. Here we read Scripture with Luther and move beyond fundamentalistic and liberal perspectives. We encounter fresh approaches to authority, method, interpretation, and the practice of scriptural interpretation with Luther's biblical ethics. This is a fine work." -- Donald K. McKim, editor of The Cambridge Companion to Martin Luther "Wengert's remarkable skill as a pastoral theologian and theologian for pastors is evident as he applies Luther's insights on proclaiming the gospel to issues such as biblical authority, the domestication of texts by both fundamentalists and liberals, relating the Old Testament to the New, the 'New Perspective on Paul,' biblical ethics, and the general modern penchant to try to understand rather than 'stand under' biblical texts. Required reading for preachers of all denominations!" -- Carter Lindberg, Boston University School of Theology "Martin Luther's faith journey took him deep into the Scriptures, looking for God. Timothy Wengert lifts up Luther's most essential discoveries in that search and offers them to scholars and seekers alike as a guide to reading the Bible." -- Roy Riley, former bishop of the New Jersey Synod, ELCA "Wengert's exposition of Luther is passionate, practical, and provocative--a marvelous exercise in theological and historical spring-cleaning. In the context of today's Protestant Christianity, Luther emerges as an iconoclast and a maverick likely to bring no easy comfort either to liberals or to conservatives. Not everyone will agree with every move…