Witness

Witness

Erlangen Sermons and Essays for the Church, 1933-1944

By Hermann Sasse Translated by Bror Erickson Introduction by Dr. John T. Pless
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Hermann Sasse spoke with a lucid and often prophetic voice in the dark years of Hitler's rule in Germany and its disastrous aftermath. His sermons sounded forth for all who would hear him the heart and core of confessional Lutheran theology: Christ Jesus crucified for sinners. Biblical and timely, Sasse still calls out to the Church today through this translation. All those who take the time to listen will be richly blessed through his faithfulness to the Scriptures, insights into the hearts of men and the grace of the Savior, and his deep knowledge of the history of the Christ's Church.
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Hermann Sasse spoke with a lucid and often prophetic voice in the dark years of Hitler's rule in Germany and its disastrous aftermath. His sermons sounded forth for all who would hear him the heart and core of confessional Lutheran theology: Christ Jesus crucified for sinners. Biblical and timely, Sasse still calls out to the Church today through this translation. All those who take the time to listen will be richly blessed through his faithfulness to the Scriptures, insights into the hearts of men and the grace of the Savior, and his deep knowledge of the history of the Christ's Church.
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Hermann Sasse spoke with a lucid and often prophetic voice in the dark years of Hitler's rule in Germany and its disastrous aftermath. His sermons sounded forth for all who would hear him the heart and core of confessional Lutheran theology: Christ Jesus crucified for sinners. Biblical and timely, Sasse still calls out to the Church today through this translation. All those who take the time to listen will be richly blessed through his faithfulness to the Scriptures, insights into the hearts of men and the grace of the Savior, and his deep knowledge of the history of the Christ's Church.

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  • Pages: 332
  • Publisher: 1517 Publishing
  • Imprint: Magdeburg Press
  • Publication Date: 22nd September 2013
  • Trim Size: 6 x 9 in
  • ISBN: 9780982158654
Author Bio
Hermann Otto Erich Sasse was a Lutheran pastor, theologian, and author.
Bror Erickson currently serves as pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Farmington New Mexico where he lives with his wife, Laura. He graduated from Concordia University, Irvine, in 2000 where he studied apologetics under Dr. Rod Rosenbladt. Subsequently, he attended Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne Indiana, and graduated in 2004. He has translated many works by Bo Giertz, but he also enjoys hunting upland game and ducks with his dog, Grinner.
John T. Pless has served on the faculty of Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne since 2000 teaching pastoral theology, theological ethics, and catechetics. Prior to coming to the faculty he served in campus ministry at Valparaiso University and the University of Minnesota. Prof. Pless is the author of numerous journal articles, chapters, and books including Handling the Word of Truth, Martin Luther: Preacher of the Cross, and Praying Luther's Small Catechism. Beginning in 2009, he has served as visiting professor at Lutheran Theological Seminary in Pretoria, Africa. He is a fellow of the Luther Academy for Madagascar. Prof. Pless is book review editor for Logia and a member of the editorial council for Lutheran Quarterly.

Hermann Sasse spoke with a lucid and often prophetic voice in the dark years of Hitler's rule in Germany and its disastrous aftermath. His sermons sounded forth for all who would hear him the heart and core of confessional Lutheran theology: Christ Jesus crucified for sinners. Biblical and timely, Sasse still calls out to the Church today through this translation. All those who take the time to listen will be richly blessed through his faithfulness to the Scriptures, insights into the hearts of men and the grace of the Savior, and his deep knowledge of the history of the Christ's Church.

  • Pages: 332
  • Publisher: 1517 Publishing
  • Imprint: Magdeburg Press
  • Publication Date: 22nd September 2013
  • Trim Size: 6 x 9 in
  • ISBN: 9780982158654
Hermann Otto Erich Sasse was a Lutheran pastor, theologian, and author.
Bror Erickson currently serves as pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Farmington New Mexico where he lives with his wife, Laura. He graduated from Concordia University, Irvine, in 2000 where he studied apologetics under Dr. Rod Rosenbladt. Subsequently, he attended Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne Indiana, and graduated in 2004. He has translated many works by Bo Giertz, but he also enjoys hunting upland game and ducks with his dog, Grinner.
John T. Pless has served on the faculty of Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne since 2000 teaching pastoral theology, theological ethics, and catechetics. Prior to coming to the faculty he served in campus ministry at Valparaiso University and the University of Minnesota. Prof. Pless is the author of numerous journal articles, chapters, and books including Handling the Word of Truth, Martin Luther: Preacher of the Cross, and Praying Luther's Small Catechism. Beginning in 2009, he has served as visiting professor at Lutheran Theological Seminary in Pretoria, Africa. He is a fellow of the Luther Academy for Madagascar. Prof. Pless is book review editor for Logia and a member of the editorial council for Lutheran Quarterly.