Systematics Series

Recognized as the most thorough pastoral treatise of the patristic era, this sixth-century work by St Gregory the Great carefully details the duties and obligations of the clergy concerning the spiritual formation of their flock. 'Pastoral Rule has served for generations of Christian readers in East and West as a moving, comprehensive description of ministry in the Church. This new translation by George Demacopoulos-the first in English in more than fifty years-is lively and accurate, and makes this early Christian classic once again available to us all... Required reading for all pastors!'

Lutheran pastors, professors, and students of the Reformation look to Martin Chemnitz for the first and best defense of the Formula of Concord's theology. Just as the Augsburg Confession had its "Apology" (defense) by Philip Melanchthon, so the Formula of Concord had its famous "Apology" written by Chemnitz and his associates.

The Examination of the Council of Trent series has been the basis for dialogue between Catholics and Lutherans for centuries. This is the first English translation of Chemnitz's work, which became the standard Lutheran answer to the claims of Rome as set forth at Trent.
Each volume of this series contains a Subject and Scripture Text Index.

This volume sets forth the Protestant interpretation of:
Sacred Scripture
Tradition
Free will
Original sin
Justification
Faith
Good works

A translation of Chemnitz' little book for pastors.

This extensive theological overview is a commentary on Melanchthon's Loci Communes by the chief author of the Formula of Concord. Drawing on Lutheran tradition, Chemnitz explores all the major theological categories, as well as topics such as the Trinity, creation, revenge, poverty, grace and justification, mortal and venial sin, and sacraments.

A translation of Christiche Dogmatik. Addresses God's saving grace, doctrine of Christ and application of salvation.

Long the gold standard of research on Luther's catechetical writings, this translation places the catechisms in the larger context of the reformer's writings and within the history of Christian teaching and theology.

Volume One: Ten Commandments
The German Edition of Commentary on Luther's Catechisms by Albrecht Peters has long been the gold standard of research on the catechetical texts of the great reformer. This translation makes the wealth of research available in English for both the researcher and the catechist.

Foreword by Gottfried Seebass
Translated by Holger K. Sonntag

Separate volumes address the Decalogue, the Creed, the Lord's Prayer, the Sacraments, and Confession with the Table of Duties, prayers, and the Marriage and Baptismal Booklets.

Other Books In This Series
Commentary on Luther's Catechisms: Creed
Commentary on Luther's Catechisms: Lord's Prayer
Commentary on Luther's Catechisms: Baptism & Lord's Supper
Commentary on Luther's Catechisms: Confession and Christian Life