02223cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000390011324500880015226400510024030000470029133600260033833700260036433800360039050000310042650800810045752012240053853400450176265300340180765300370184185600430187826909UtSlPG20260610133620.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBX1 aBente, F.q(Friedrich),d1858-193010aHistorical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-10-13  aProduced by Kurt A. T. Bodling, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Class of 1980  a"Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church" by F. Bente is an academic publication focused on Lutheran theology, likely written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the historical context, significance, and development of the Book of Concord, which serves as the foundational document for Lutheran beliefs and practices. The book provides a comprehensive exploration of various Lutheran confessions, their origins, and their influence on the Church.  The opening section sets the stage for a detailed discussion on the symbols recognized and published by the Lutheran Church, framing the term 'symbol' in the context of Christian doctrine as a means of identification and confession of faith. It outlines the significance of the Book of Concord, its subsequent historical editions, and the distinction between ecumenical symbols acknowledged throughout Christendom and those specific to various Lutheran denominations. This introduction serves as a foundational overview of Lutheran confessional writings, establishing both their theological importance and their historical context within the broader Christian tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLutheran Church -- Catechisms  aFormula Concordiae -- Catechisms40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26909