Theologische Quartalschrift Jahrgang 14

Abstract

The Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly (Vol. 14, 1917) reflects the confessional Lutheran response to theological and cultural challenges during the height of World War I. The volume emphasizes the absolute authority of Scripture, the Lutheran Confessions, and the central doctrines of justification by faith and the proper distinction between Law and Gospel. Essays address the defense of Christian education and the role of Lutheran schools amid rising secularization and state influence, underscoring parental responsibility for the religious upbringing of children. Historical studies revisit Reformation controversies, the formation of Lutheran orthodoxy, and the preservation of confessional identity in America. Practical articles examine pastoral care, catechesis, preaching, and congregational life under conditions of war and cultural upheaval. The Quarterly also critiques theological modernism, unionism, and moral decline, warning against their corrosive influence. Reviews of contemporary theological works provide further guidance for pastors and teachers. The volume underscores fidelity to doctrine as essential for the church’s survival and witness.

Summary prepared with the assistance of OpenAI’s ChatGPT (GPT-5).