Christian Dogmatics

by Francis Pieper

A translation of Christliche Dogmatik with an index arranged by subject matter, author, and Bible reference. This set includes three volumes plus a comprehensive index.

Volume 1 addresses the nature and character of theology, Holy Scripture, the doctrine of God, creation, divine providence, angelology, the doctrine of man, sin and evil, and more.


Volume 2 addresses the saving grace of God; the doctrine of Christ, including His deity, humanity, attributes, humiliation, exaltation, and offices; and the application of salvation, including saving faith, conversion, and justification by faith.


Volume 3 addresses sanctification, good works, the Christian life, the means of grace, Law and Gospel, Baptism, the Lord's Supper, the Christian church, the public ministry, eternal election, and eschatology.


Volume 4 (Index) is arranged by subject matter, author, and Bible reference.

Translated by T. Engelder, J. T. Mueller & W. W. F. Albrecht

Genres: Theology, Reference

2717 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2003

Reviews

[E Douglas · Rating 5 out of 5]

The definitive systematic theology for orthodox Lutherans. Clearly those outside orthodox, confessional Lutheranism will consider studying Pieper a waste of time. They disagree with him, just as Lutherans would disagree with systematics texts for Baptists or Catholics. If you are a Lutheran, or are interested in learning about Lutheran systematic theology, these are the books for you, despite what some negative reviewers may say.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good on doctrines of justification and sanctification.

[Connor Longaphie · Rating 5 out of 5]

It took a looooong time to plow through this beast. Many theologians CLAIM to be Christ-centered and cross-centered. To know nothing but Christ and Him crucified. Pieper ACTUALLY does that. Every page, every theological category, no matter what, Pieper is always seeing it through, relating it to, returning to the vicarious satisfaction. This entire 3 Vol systematic is a synthetic binding of the core and the body of theology just as blood pumps through all body parts. This is by far the best systematic theology regardless of tradition. I know this because justification by faith transcends theological tradition and in these 3 volumes justification appears on every page

[G Walker · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not worth the time reading... here and elsewhere in Pieper expounds his defense of a Lutheran theology...
Amongst other thing, three of his greatest weaknesses are his approach to the Trinity (too Western)... His Anthropology/Christology, his method is backward... AND his strict distinction between law and gospel is SILLY.
Not worth the time, effort or space on one's shelf... Save your money, look elsewhere, leave the space on your shelf for something with fewer faults and fewer axes to grind.