ON SALE THROUGH  MARCH 19—

Repristination Press is offer a sale on two titles which deal with the doctrine of the Church: Wilhelm Löhe's Aphorisms (1849) and J.A. Quenstedt's The Church:

(1) Aphorisms On the New Testament Offices and their Relationship to the Congregation—On the Question of Church’s Polity (1849)

by Johann Konrad Wilhelm Löhe (translated by Rev. Dr. John Stephenson):

In 1993, Repristination Press began its work of publishing the works of our Lutheran forefathers with a reprint of Löhe’s (or Loehe’s) Liturgy for ChrIstian Congregations of the Lutheran Faith (selected portions of the third edition of Loehe’s Agende, which had originally been published in 1902).  In 2008, in connection with the two hundredth anniversary year of Löhe's birth, and Repristination Press' fifteenth anniversary year of publication, Repristination Press published an English translation of Löhe's 1849 Aphorisms.

The 1849 and 1851 Aphorisms constitute Löhe’s two most significant detailed studies on the Office of the Holy Ministry. Dr. Stephenson’s translation is the first published English edition of 1849 Aphorisms.

Löhe’s substantial involvement in ministry and mission in the North America (including founding Concordia Theological Seminary-Fort Wayne and providing crucial support for American missions) highlight the importance of his thought for confessional Lutherans. One need not agree with all of Löhe’s conclusions to acknowledge the importance of his role in supporting confessional Lutheran theology and practice in North America and around the world. 

Dr. John Stephenson’s excellent translation of this important text was carried out from the original edition, including Löhe’s footnotes from the original edition, and additional endnotes by the translator.  

(2) The Church (Theologica Didactico-Polemica, Part IV, Chapter XV: De ecclesia)

by Johann Andreas Quenstedt:

Quenstedt offers clarity and a crucial exposition of Lutheran teaching concerning the nature of the Church. Quenstedt’s explanation of the marks of the Church, the attributes of the Church, the role of Church Councils, the visibility and invisibility of the Church, etc. are required reading in an age of ‘mega’ churches, ‘meta’ church, and the Church Growth Movement.

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Both books are available in hardcover. Purchased separately, they would cost $32, plus shipping. By ordering them using the link, they are available for $25, plus shipping, through March 19, 2010.