Authentic Christianity: How Lutheran Theology Speaks to Postmodern Culture

by A. Trevor Sutton, Gene Edward Veith Jr.

Genres: Theology

192 pages, Paperback

Published October 10, 2017

About the author

A. Trevor Sutton is associate pastor at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Haslett, Michigan. He is currently a graduate student in Writing and Rhetoric at Michigan State University. Sutton has a BA from Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and an MDiv from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.

Sutton’s work has appeared in Faith & Leadership (Duke Divinity School), The Cresset (Valparaiso University), and Concordia Journal (Concordia Seminary). He has published multiple sermons, Bible studies, and devotional books with various Christian publishers. He previously served as managing editor of Relief Journal: A Christian Literary Expression. He speaks at academic conferences, retreats, and congregations.

Sutton lives in Lansing, Michigan, with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys cycling, hiking, fly-fishing, and impromptu dance parties with his daughters.

Reviews

[Richard Willsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lutheranism ROCKS! If you already know that, the book is a super fun explanation of what's wrong what our secular culture. If you do not know that lutheranism rocks, well you might still give it a try, right? it's just a book. And If you're unsure. If you were raised lutheran; and now are not sure if you still are or need be. Read the book! The lutheran world view you were raised with so so different from the cultures. A great reminder of who you are, a stranger in a alien land, for "heaven is my home!"

[Timothy E. Goettsch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Authentic Christianity is a must read for anyone who wants to understand Western Civilization better. Also, if you claim to be a Christian it is a must read as well. Having grown up in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod & switching to the Association of Free Lutheran Churches as an adult, Authentic Christianity explained Lutheran theology in a way that I wish the pastor’s had done for me in my youth & my current pastor’s would do now. Especially in regards to vocation, and the hidden presence of God.

[Kyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are a Lutheran, read this book. If you are curious about what Lutheran's teach and believe; read this book. If you consider yourself spiritual and are looking for the depth of that spirituality; read this book.

This is not a book in defense of Lutheranism, nor is it a book in defense of religion. It is just a well written, well thought out and easily readable book about faith in God.

[Konrad Helliesen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Veldig fin bok om hvordan den lutherske tradisjonen kanskje er best rustet til å møte en postmoderne tid. Gir frimodighet til å fronte solid og sjelesørgerisk luthersk teologi inn i vår tid. Maleriet på forsiden er forøvrig malt av Munch og er passende til tema: Kristus korsfestet kan fortsatt være relevant og talende inn i en angstfylt tid.