Christ Through Us: A Pictorial History of the Wisconsin Synod 1850-2025

by John A Braun, Joel D. Otto

Christ Through Us: A Pictorial History of the Wisconsin Synod, 1850–2025 is a special edition, hardcover book. It’s a fresh, new look at WELS history, filled with pictures and personal stories to share the gospel message about Jesus throughout several centuries and the world!

Genres: Church History

268 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2024

Reviews

[Isaiah Duff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Professor Koelpin's description on the back cover says it best, this book really is like a portable museum. Having read Fredrich's history of the Synod and slowly working my way through Koehler, this is a perfect entry point for just about anyone. There is something to learn here for the pastor, the layman, and the person who is simply curious about those Wisconsin Synod Lutherans. The book balances the big perspective of history, the key players, and the mundane but necessary and precious life of the layman in his devotion to Christ. Thank God for 175 years of WELS, and may God bless us in the future! I may have gripes and quibbles here or there, but the work is strong. I'd recommend this to just about anyone.

[Jeremiah Gumm · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent historical work that does not shy away from noting failures and challenges, while above all, emphasizing the grace of God that has guided the history of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) for 175+ years. A worthwhile read for any who might be interested.