Theologische Quartalschrift Jahrgang 32

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Abstract This 1935 volume of Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly presents a rich compilation of theological essays, synodical reports, book reviews, and educational reflections. Key themes include the clarity of Scripture, the spiritual kingship of Christ, and the dangers of secularism and the social gospel. Prof. S. C. Ylvisaker’s essay on Christian education urges Lutheran schools to counter societal decay with Gospel-centered instruction. Other essays explore church unity, doctrinal fidelity, and eschatological interpretations of Revelation. The volume critiques the social gospel’s materialism and political activism, reaffirming salvation by grace through faith. Historical studies, including the life of St. Paul and the Machen case, highlight challenges to orthodoxy. Reviews of theological literature and liturgical developments support Lutheran identity and mission. Overall, the volume reflects the confessional Lutheran response to modernism, emphasizing Scripture’s authority and the church’s spiritual calling.

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