The Lutheran Handbook II

by Augsburg Fortress

Being a good Lutheran is twice as hard in today's world. That's why every good Lutheran needs the power of The Lutheran Handbook II. With twice the Lutheran doctrine of its predecessor (and twice the humor!), this handbook will guide you through the most difficult theological terrain with ease. Never feel like you "don't know enough" Lutheran theology to accept a church council position or lead a Bible study! The Lutheran Handbook II puts it all at your fingertips, with clear, concise helps The Lutheran Reformers' Five Most Dastardly Theological Opponents
A Brief History of the Lutheran Movement
How To Usher
How To Tell if Your Will is in Bondage To Sin and What To Do About It
The Five Most Common Heresies Well-Intentioned Lutherans Commit
How To Tell the Difference Between a "Vocation" and a "Vacation"
How To Interpret "Controversial" Bible Passages and Remain Lutheran
... plus dozens of other essential tips for 21st-century Lutherans!

Genres: Religion, Christian, Theology, Christianity, Reference, Faith, Humor

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 5, 2007

About the author

Augsburg Fortress is the official publishing house of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and also publishes for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) as Augsburg Fortress Canada. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Augsburg Fortress publishes The Lutheran, the Lutheran Book of Worship, Lutheran Study Bible and Evangelical Lutheran Worship, as well as a range of academic and educational titles. It came about as a merger of 'Augsburg Publishing House' and 'Fortress Press' in 1962; in addition to new titles, it reprints editions from those houses.

Reviews

[PC · Rating 3 out of 5]

Much more informational and interesting than the first one!!! This was a great read. Sadly, it also did nothing to challenge sexism, as instead of honouring and acknowledging women throughout and going through the effort of unearthing women's historical contributions (that have, in fact, existed since the dawn of time) it relegated women to a couple of extra "women's" sections. This was already lazy and sexist in 2007, when this book was published, and it still reads as lazy and sexist today.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was both humorous and instructive! Very Lutheran.😁

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book to be funny and informative. I found a lot of lists of names and historical events that I hope to research sometime in an attempt to better understand my faith.
Ten Important Lutheran events since the reformation is one list. I am somewhat familiar with the first two entries and the last two entries. I like the fact that the tenth one is your own life and work.
Since the book consists of lists of things, it is easy to read and use to find areas that you want to research further.

[Eileen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Gives the basics of what it means to be a Lutheran Protestant in the Christian church today. Tries to be light hearted and humorous, but is not entirely successful.

[Haley Lancaster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great companion to Part I.