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xiii, 256 p. ; 25 cm ""For Martin Bucer the doctrine of justification through faith and love of neighbor was a fundamental of Christian faith. Brian Lugioyo argues that Bucer's understanding of this doctrine was not the result of a m̀ediating theology,' as commonly believed, but had its own distinctive characteristics. By analyzing Bucer's commentary on Romans, and his articles on justification in the Interconfessional Colloquies of 1539-41, Lugioyo sheds new light on Bucer and the confessional unionism of the period. This is a major contribution to a renewal of Bucer studies."---Irena Backus, Professor of Reformation History, University of Geneva "In his fine analysis of the theology of Martin Bucer, Brian Lugioyo offers a fresh look at this reformer, demonstrating that Bucer's thought is of an impressive originality and consistency. The book locates justification at the center of Bucer's theology, and this, combined with his irenical attitude, proves that Bucer is more relevant than ever."---Herman Selderhuis, Director of Refo500 and Research Curator of the Johannes a Lasco Library "With great skill and clarity, the author describes how the Protestant teaching of justification ta

Author

Brian Lugioyo

Publisher

Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press

Published

2010

Language

EN

ISBN

9780199780198

Subjects

History, Religion, Christian