http://essays.wls.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7380 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:51:41 GMT 2026-04-04T16:51:41Z http://essays.wls.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7388 [A] Reaction to Dr. Mark Braun’s “Martin Luther and the State” Naumann, Paul S. This is Paul S. Naumann's reaction to Mark E. Braun's "Martin Luther and the State" for 2017 Symposium on Reformation 500 (Martin Luther). Tue, 03 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://essays.wls.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7388 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z http://essays.wls.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7387 [A] Reaction to President Mark Zarling’s Essay: Luther and the Saints: The Priesthood of All Believers - A True Treasure of the Lutheran Reformation Zabell, Jon F. This is Jon F. Zabell's reaction to Mark G. Zarling's "Luther and the Saints: The Priesthood of All Believers – A True Treasure of the Lutheran Reformation" for 2017 Symposium on Reformation 500 (Martin Luther).; Summary Pastor Jon Zabell’s response to President Mark Zarling’s 2017 symposium essay celebrates the doctrine of the priesthood of all believers as a central treasure of the Lutheran Reformation. Zabell highlights Zarling’s biblical and historical insights, especially Luther’s view of Christians as prophets, priests, and kings through baptism. He praises Zarling’s pastoral tone and practical applications, including how this doctrine empowers laypeople in congregational life and personal vocation. Zabell reflects on Luther’s dismantling of clerical hierarchy and his emphasis on gospel authority, noting the relevance for today’s church. He commends Zarling’s balance between the public ministry and the priesthood of believers, and urges further discussion on practical suggestions for reclaiming this teaching. Zabell concludes with a reminder that even in times of persecution or decline, the priesthood of believers ensures the gospel’s proclamation and spiritual vitality. —Summary generated by Microsoft Copilot (GPT-4) Tue, 03 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://essays.wls.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7387 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z http://essays.wls.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7386 Martin Luther–God's Voice: A Reaction Cloute, Justin C. This is Justin C. Cloute's reaction to Paul O. Wendland's "Martin Luther--God's Voice" for 2017 Symposium on Reformation 500 (Martin Luther). Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://essays.wls.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7386 2017-10-02T00:00:00Z http://essays.wls.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7385 [A] Reaction to “Core Like a Rock: Luther’s Theological Center” by Professor Cherney Biebert, Nathaniel J. This is Nathaniel J. Biebert's reaction to Kenneth A. Cherney Jr.'s "Core Like a Rock: Luther's Theological Center" for 2017 Symposium on Reformation 500 (Martin Luther). Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://essays.wls.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7385 2017-10-02T00:00:00Z