CHURCH HISTORY Williston Walker, A History of the Christian Church. Revised by Cyril C. Richardson, Wilhelm Pauck, Robert T. Handy. Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York. 1959. Kenneth Scott Latourette, A History of Christianity. Harper & Broth- ers, New York. 1953. Philip Schaff, History of the... Show moreCHURCH HISTORY Williston Walker, A History of the Christian Church. Revised by Cyril C. Richardson, Wilhelm Pauck, Robert T. Handy. Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York. 1959. Kenneth Scott Latourette, A History of Christianity. Harper & Broth- ers, New York. 1953. Philip Schaff, History of the Christian Church, 8 Volumes. Third Re- vision. Charles Scribner’s Sons. 1910. Reissued by the Erdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan. 1955. E. W. Schwiebert, Luther and His Times, The Reformation From a New Perspective. Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis. 1950. William Warren Sweet, The Story of Religion in America. Revised and Enlarged Edition. Harper & Brothers, New York. 1950. Abdel Ross Wentz, A Basic History of Lutheranism in America. Muhl- enberg Press, Philadelphia. 1955. J. D. Neve, A History of Christian Thought, 2 Volumes. The Muhlen- berg Press, Philadelphia. 1946. Philip Schaff, Creeds of Christendom, 3 Volumes. Sixth Edition. Harper & brothers, New York. 1931. The New Schafi-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge, 15 Volumes. Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, Michigan. 1955. Recent Books The Scrolls and the New Testament Edited by Krister Stendahl New York. Harper and Brothers, 1957. 308 pp. $4.00. The area of scholarship relat- ing to the Dead Sea Scrolls contin- ues to be exciting even after more than a decade has passed since the discovery of the Scrolls. Krister Stendahl, the editor of this vol- ume, is well aware both of the fascinations and the problems of the study of the Scrolls, having written his doctoral dissertation, published under the title of The School of St. Matthew on the prob- lem of interpretation. Professor Stendahl indicates that the rela- tionship of the Scrolls and the New Testament is the catalyst which has accounted for the wide interest [Continued] 27 Show less
that somehow they might go into parishes equipped with the tools necessary to be able to say, “thus saith the Lord.” A student ought not come to the seminary, properly speaking, to come into possession of all the answers, but rather that he may receive tools for the search for the answers. If... Show morethat somehow they might go into parishes equipped with the tools necessary to be able to say, “thus saith the Lord.” A student ought not come to the seminary, properly speaking, to come into possession of all the answers, but rather that he may receive tools for the search for the answers. If preaching is theology, then the function of the seminary is to make its students theologians—theologians in the sense where pietism and scholar- ship cannot be separated. A “FAIR SHARE" IS NOT STEWARDSHIP: Another guest lecturer in our seminary was Pastor Reuben Youngdahl of Mount Olivet Lu- theran Church. Speaking on the topic of church organization, he suggested at least one point which I feel is significant to all pastors and to those studying to be such. He mentioned that at Mount Olivet they do not set up the church’s budget until the pledges are in. When a church sets up a precon- ceived budget, it both limits and defines the stewardship of its members. It is not the prerogative of the church organization to limit or define stewardship, but rather to present the needs of the church and the occasion for stewardship. “A fair share” is not the scriptural way of giving, but rather reflects the domination of the church by secular American culture. I feel that much of the anti-stew- ardship feeling among our church members is due to a misconception of what stewardship is. It is not to be thought of in terms of an institutional obligation, but rather in terms of a life expression. One step in correcting a misconception of stewardship might be to follow Mt. Olivet’s procedure in setting up the budget after the pledges are submitted. VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN Paul 0 how shall I receive Thee, How greet Thee, Lord, aright? All nations long to see Thee, -My Hope, my heart's delight! O kindle, Lord most holy, Thy lamp withinrny breast, To do in spirit lowly All-that may please Thee best. Gerhardt Thy Zion palms is strewing, And branches fresh and fair; My heart, its powers renewing, An anthem shall prepare. My soul puts off her sadness Thy glories to proclaim; With‘ all her strength and gladness She fain would serve Thy Name. :23 Show less
new students, those who interned reflected on the vivid moments and impressions of internship. * t # Again this year, our seminary is conducting Saturday noon services at the Gateway Gospel Mission in downtown Minneapolis. Service teams alternate in the presentation of the programs. # 3 Q The... Show morenew students, those who interned reflected on the vivid moments and impressions of internship. * t # Again this year, our seminary is conducting Saturday noon services at the Gateway Gospel Mission in downtown Minneapolis. Service teams alternate in the presentation of the programs. # 3 Q The wintry blasts and snowy skies have left their mark on some of the seminary students. With them returned the longing for the sound of the swish of the net and the bounce of the ball on the hard- wood. Our seminary basketball team has enjoyed wide participa- tion and won a few of its games in‘ ‘the intramural league. * * * Something new has been added! As a result of crowded dorms, space usually occupied by semin- ary students was needed for college students. The college furnished one of its houses to house the single seminary students. From the many names such as “monastary,” “her- mitage,” etc., that have been tagged fo'the abOde, it is most often re- ferred to as the Sem House or “B. S. Q.” After all...it is the Bach- elor Seminarian Quarters. Introducing the Students There are 28 students in the sem- inary this year. Two of these are special students. Rather than intro- duce the students by reference to their respective classes, we have decided to present them this year in terms of significant categories. The first of these categories is that of students having had new addi- tions to their family in the last few months. NEW ADDITIONS In October, son Timothy joined brother Marco and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Faust. Dan is a Senior in the seminary. May 9th saw Phil and Darla Heide become the parents of a son, Kyle, their first child. Phil is in his Middler year. Tom and Evelyn Steenberg and son, Tommy, welcomed James Cliff- ord to their family Aug. 5th. Tom alSo is a Middler in the Seminary. ' New to the seminary this year is Junior, Bob Rokke. He and wife, Nancy, have one child, Ella Marie, born Sept. 28th. . 1 , Our next category is that of the Newlyweds. .' ’ ' ' ' 11.7 Show less
TIIE couconn Published semi-annually by the Concordia Society of Augsburg Theological Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota Editor _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Hubert Nelson Business Manager _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Robert Moylan Circulation Manager - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Kenneth Gierde CONTENTS The Church Of The New... Show moreTIIE couconn Published semi-annually by the Concordia Society of Augsburg Theological Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota Editor _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Hubert Nelson Business Manager _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Robert Moylan Circulation Manager - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Kenneth Gierde CONTENTS The Church Of The New Covenant According To The Ecclesiology Of TheReformation _-____-_-______3 By Dr. Mario Colacci, Associate Professor of Classical Languages at Augsburg College and Theological Seminary. ChoralAnthems ____-___-_-___-10 Seasonal and general choral anthem selections suggested by Professor Leland B. Sateren, Head of the Music Department, Augsburg College. LiturgyIsLife_-_____-____-__11 By Edgar S. Brown, Jr., Executive Director of The Department of Worship of the United Luth- eran Church in America. This article has been reprinted from “RESPONSE” with permission of the editor. TheConcordReports ______-______16 An Essay on Relationships - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 19 By Rev. Lawrence M. Gudmestad, Chaplain at the Lutheran Deaconess Hospital, Minneapolis, and Lecturer in Pastoral Counseling at Augs- burg Theological Seminary. Editorial_________---___--_22 1" l Show less
The Church of the New Covenant According to the Ecclesiology of the Reformation by Dr. Mario Colacci 1. THE MEANING OF THE WORD CHURCH IN THE HOLY SCRIPTURES To realize the actual motivation of the opposition of the sixteenth century re- formers against the understanding of the New Covenant... Show moreThe Church of the New Covenant According to the Ecclesiology of the Reformation by Dr. Mario Colacci 1. THE MEANING OF THE WORD CHURCH IN THE HOLY SCRIPTURES To realize the actual motivation of the opposition of the sixteenth century re- formers against the understanding of the New Covenant Church as upheld in the theology of the official Church, some- thing must be said first about the usage and connotation of the word "Church" in the Bible. As a preliminary philologic remark, it should be mentioned that the etymology of the English word Church, akin to the German Kirche and similar spellings of the same word in all Germanic lan- guages, differs from the etymology of the Latin Ecclesia, out of which come the French Eglise, the Italian Chiesa, and similar spellings of the same word in the romance languages. While the Germanic Kirche seems to be related to the Greek mygmmv i.e., belonging to the Lord, which is a term used by the Greeks since the third century AD. to indicate a Christian place of worship, the Latin ecclesia is the exact transliteration of the Greek “ulna”, a word which occurs fre- quently in both the Greek New Testa- ment and the Greek translations of the Hebrew Old Testament. Etymologically the Greek “,5;an is derived from the verb “flag”, to call out from among a multitude. Hence the Word was usually used to indicate an assembly as a regularly summoned po- litical body. From the extra-biblical Greek dictionary, the word passed into the Biblical through the Greek transla- tors of the Hebrew Old Testament first and then through the writers of the Greek 1. Dent. 31:30; J05. 8:35. etc. 2. Ex. 16:3; Lev. 4:13; Nun). 10:7. etc. New Testament. 3. THE WORD OLD TESTALIENT cxxllidta IN THE In the Hebrew Old Testament edhah, kencseth, and particularly qahal are the main words used to signify a con- gregation or assembly of people either within or outside of the Jewish nation. The Septuagint translators of the Old Testament rendered these words inter- changeably with either “mammal or dvvuym-yn? They used the former more frequently, however, particularly when the context pointed at the whole congre- gation or assembly of Israel as the people of God. In this later connotation the Hebrew qahal in the Old Testament is connected with the genitive Yahweh, i.e., of God, in the sense that the Jewish nation as a unit is considered God’s magma.“ that is, the people chosen by God to be the custodian and direct heir of the Messianic promises. The Greek word “ulna”; is used in the New Testa- ment with the same connotation by Stephen, for instance, who in his speech before the high priest speaks of Moses as being av en cmclndla tv 111 21mph)" i-eu in the Church in the wilderness. Here, the magnum referred to by Stephen is the whole Jewish people which, under the leadership of Moses, was delivered by God from Egyptian captivity and wan- dering in the wilderness around Mount Sinai. b. The word Testament The word is not familiar to the writers of the Gospels. As a matter of fact. it is found only three times in Matthew‘ and txxlndta in the New 3. Acts '1: 38. 4. Mt. 16:18; 18:17 (twice). Show less
Church in a twofold sense: first, because its doctrinal and structural foundations were laid down by the Apostles1 who to this end were chosen and instructed by Christ during His ministry and then, on the day of Pentecost. were empowered with special supernatural gifts or charis- mata in order... Show moreChurch in a twofold sense: first, because its doctrinal and structural foundations were laid down by the Apostles1 who to this end were chosen and instructed by Christ during His ministry and then, on the day of Pentecost. were empowered with special supernatural gifts or charis- mata in order that they might carry on truthfully and faithfully their unique task; second: because it is the task of the Christian Church to preserve, herald. and transmit the pure didache’ or teach— ings of Christ as they were committed particularly to the Apostles and by them first proclaimed to the world outside of Palestine. 1. Eph. 2: 20. THE STORY OF CHRISTIAN HYM'NODY 670 pages This is a remarkable book in many ways, but above all it shows not only the author's knowledge and his interest, but it also shows real devotion to a subject. The book is highly recommended to all pastors. It not only enables a pastor to carry on an important area of study, but it leads him on in real fascination, and can give true edifica- tion. Three benefits, among others, may be derived from the book. (1). It gives an overall, but adequate, presentation of the development of church song, especially the congregation’s part in worship; (2). It gives pertinent information about those persons who have written our hymns, as personalities and as Christian witnesses; (3). The knowledge of the varied circumstances—often war, desolation, illness, bereavement, gratitude for blessings—in which the hymns were written, helps us more fully to appreciate the hymns themselves. A pastor owes it to himself and to his congregation to become better acquainted with our rich heritage of hymns. No better guide can be found than Ryden’s book. The Messenger Press 2120 Riverside Avenue; Minneapolis 4, Minnesota : 9 Show less
Spirit, the blessing of the eucharist, the Word of God, prayer, etc. Thus God expressed His concern for man living in isolation, and did so by identifying Himself with that which He Himself had made and which became separated from Him. In this act He redeemed mankind and made it possible for man... Show moreSpirit, the blessing of the eucharist, the Word of God, prayer, etc. Thus God expressed His concern for man living in isolation, and did so by identifying Himself with that which He Himself had made and which became separated from Him. In this act He redeemed mankind and made it possible for man to live in meaningful relationship with Himself, with his neighbor, and with himself. It should follow most logically then that the communion of saints could aptly be described as the fell- owship of the concerned. This is so if we see our mission as one which compels us to invest our lives in others as He has invested Himself in us. This is the essence of love as it has first been demon- strated by God and then experi- enced by us in all our relationships. As we sharpen our insights to more effectively evidence our real concern, we soon become aware of the shattering effects of the sep- aration as it evidences itself in man in his total existence. How else can we view physical illness, emo- tional stress, or spiritual loneliness? All are directly related to the de- struction of the image of God in man. Dr. Paul Johnson of the theolog- ical faculty of Boston University recently observed that our theolog- ical education is gradually becom- ing more clinical. This is not to say, much less infer, that our the- ology has been completely separat- ed from the experiences of life in the past. Perhaps it is fair to say that ourtheological position is as much a result of our knowledge of man’s needs, which drove us to seek the help as revealed by God, as it has been the church’s desire to know God’s thoughts and then apply these to our own selves. But Dr. Johnson, and many others, is saying that we need more complete and accurate insight into the actual needs of man, the etiological fac- tors involved, the effects of one area of our life upon another in order that we may more effectively minister the healing gospel. There is only one way to secure this in- formation and that is by studying man and observing him under stress and strain as he faces life with all its hopes and fears. It is at this point that the church is becoming increasingly interested in the contributions being made by other disciplines which also ex- press a concern for the well being of the individual. There is being developed what is known as a “team-concept” w h e r e various disciplines communicate with each other in an attempt to know what the other is doing and to arrive at a common objective, namely, the total health of the person. Further, other disciplines are developing useful tools and techniques to dis- cover man and to help him live more productively and regain his inner composure and purpose. These tools and techniques too are 20 Show less
is a new awareness that Christians are being drawn closer to one another in worship. Study of the ways of worship has evidenced a remarkable similarity. In 1917 the Common Service 150k played an important part in drawing together three American Lutheran bodies into the United Lutheran Church in... Show moreis a new awareness that Christians are being drawn closer to one another in worship. Study of the ways of worship has evidenced a remarkable similarity. In 1917 the Common Service 150k played an important part in drawing together three American Lutheran bodies into the United Lutheran Church in America, and more recently the Service Book and Hymnal offers the hope that a common liturgy will widen the dimension of a truly united American Lutheranism. On a broader plain, the growing apprecia- tion that the liturgy is a valid form for all Christians may yet portend the glor- ious day of a re-united Christendom. LITURGY INFORMS OUR LIVES Within the congregation another in- fluence of the liturgy is exerted upon those who use it. Life is a constant pro- cess of education and all of us, con- sciously or unconsciously, are undergoing a continuing educational process. True, much of what we learn isn’t too signifi- cant. The parents of small children know all too well that a child learns more from the television set in the liv- ing room than at his desk in the class- room. But we are being cheated. In the liturgy we learn. Many people who seldom read their Bibles hear lessons read each time they attend services. These lessons, set as they are into the framework of the Christian year, are a roadmap which leads the Christian to walk along the way of life in the steps of Christ. Moreover, the preacher draws from these lessons in order to distill, to amplify, to make clear the Christian’s greater responsibility to God.. Shut out from his ears are the sounds of the world, and for a brief time the Christian is in- structed in the Word of God. Education has a purpose, and if the liturgy affords a time of learning, it also provides a time for doing. When The Word is preached to men with pow- er and urgency, few can sit back on their hands. Filled with the compulsion of the demands of his Creator, man feels the urge to respond. So the liturgy is a call to sacrifice. The Gospel is abundant- ly clear that man's offering is not de- serving of God's gift. Only the Cross is meritorious, but in the message of that Cross—the Word’s perfect offering— man’s gratitude desires to express itself. It may seem that the reason the Church receives its contributions during the ser- vice is because this is the one time when most of the members of the congregation are together. But in our modern life of checking accounts and financial records wouldn't it be better for the Church not not to bother its people at services and simply send out statements with a return envelope for their monthly or annual checks? However, such a system defeats the very purpose of the liturgy. The lit- urgy is life, and within its structure is provided a place for each man to respond to God in offering himself. If each Sun- day and holy day we are to hear God's Word, we are also to respond to it. So in the liturgy we make our offering. This is more than coins or bills jammed into an envelope. It is a symbol. The money we offer in the liturgy represents our- selves. Not all of us can preach and teach and serve, but we can share in the Church's total liturgy, and so respond with ourselves in the form of an offering. At the same time that our gifts are re- ceived at the altar, other gifts are put there too. Bread and wine also repre- sent us before God, and it is only after the prayers have been said, the canticles sung, and the action of the upper room imitated that we receive back these same symbols, now become the vehicles of God's presence to us. Having received from God we give back to him. With what we give to him, He gives us Himself. This is perhaps the greatest value of the liturgy, for in its total action we are united in a real sense with Him. Like the disciples who walked with Christ on the Emmaus Road, the liturgy causes us to I4 Show less
7ée W flaccid Fm IN ITS FUNCTION OF PREACHING, TEACHING, MINISTERING r"’ 1% Y Augsburg College AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY [Minneapolis 4. [Minnesota An academic community of two institutions meeting this need of the church in its educational program: a college which trains young men and women in the... Show more7ée W flaccid Fm IN ITS FUNCTION OF PREACHING, TEACHING, MINISTERING r"’ 1% Y Augsburg College AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY [Minneapolis 4. [Minnesota An academic community of two institutions meeting this need of the church in its educational program: a college which trains young men and women in the liberal arts; a seminary which trains men in the field of theology. Show less
NEWLYWEDS Marshall Johnson and Alice Joy Peterson were united in marriage May 3lst in Hallock, Minnesota. Marshall is a Middler. September 5th was the occasion for two weddings. Jim Glasoe and Nicole Jacobson spoke their vows in Lake Lillian, Minnesota. Harlan Christianson and Lori Grupp were... Show moreNEWLYWEDS Marshall Johnson and Alice Joy Peterson were united in marriage May 3lst in Hallock, Minnesota. Marshall is a Middler. September 5th was the occasion for two weddings. Jim Glasoe and Nicole Jacobson spoke their vows in Lake Lillian, Minnesota. Harlan Christianson and Lori Grupp were married in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Both Jim and Harlan are Seniors. Middler Gaylen Ose and Phyllis Redenbaugh were married August 30th, in Moose Lake, Minnesota. Our next category includes the rest of the married students. MARRIED STUDENTS Neal and Judy Snider were mar- ried during Christmas of 1958 in Seattle, Washington. They reside at 2207 7th St. So. in Minneapolis. Neal is a Senior. Don Myrvik and wife, Rhoda, live at 4825 4th Ave. So. in Minn- eapolis. Don is in his Middler year. Residing at 1225 Rose Vista, in St. Paul, are Senior Jim Armstrong and his wife, Joyce. Kenneth Rhoe and his wife, Elsie, live in Wayzata. They have five children. Ken is a Senior. Middler George Lundquist and his wife, Julia, have three children. They live at 2300 3lst Ave. So. in Minneapolis. ' Phil Paulson and wife, Vivien, have two children. Phil returns to the seminary after teaching high school for five years. They reside at 2109 Minneapolis Ave. Hubert and Joan Nelson and daughter, Laurie, live at 2222 71/2 St. So. in Minneapolis. Hubert is a Junior. Vernon Chilgren is married. He and his family live at 2010 So. 8th St. in Minneapolis. Vernon is a Junior. Mr. and Mrs. LeMoyne Boleman live at 2213 22nd Ave. So. in Minn- eapolis. LeMoyne is a special stu- dent. FOREIGN STUDENTS Ken Ichiyama is from Shimada City, Shizuoka-ken, Japan. He grad- uated from Aoyama Gakuin Uni- versity in Tokyo. He came to Amer- ica and studied at the L.B.I. in Minneapolis last year. Ken is now a Junior in the seminary. He is a master in the art of Judo. From Fianarantsoa, Madagascar, we have a special student, Seth Pierre Andrianarivo. Seth is a min- ister of the church in Madagascar. Waiting for his return are his wife and seven children. ' » . Our next category is that of the single students. 18 Show less
Choral Anthems Ed. note: These anthems have been selected by Professor Leland Sateren as recent music which should be of help to a church choir. LENT Darkness, Gross Darkness (Anonymous; Edited by Buszin—Concordia) Slow-moving, blocked harmonies; expressive. Text—the Seventh Word from the cross.... Show moreChoral Anthems Ed. note: These anthems have been selected by Professor Leland Sateren as recent music which should be of help to a church choir. LENT Darkness, Gross Darkness (Anonymous; Edited by Buszin—Concordia) Slow-moving, blocked harmonies; expressive. Text—the Seventh Word from the cross. Appropriate for Holy Week, particularly Good Friday. Quite easy. A cappella. Drop, Drop, Slow Tears (Graham—Canyon Press) Slow-moving, blocked harmonies. Rich harmonies. Penitential. Accompanied. Appropriate thruout Lent. Fairly easy. Go to Dark Gethsemane (Sateren—Sacred Design) The familiar Montgomery text in a hymn-like setting which is framed in a simple contrapuntal opening and closing. Appropriate throughout Lent. A cappella. Fairly easy. EASTER Good Christian Men Rejoice (Vulpius; Arr. by Glarum—Augsburg) Brisk, straightforward chorale. A cappella. Easy. Easter Carol (Van Hulse——FitzSimmons) Carol-like, songful. Accompanied. Easy. GENERAL Jesu, Thou My Heart’s Delight (Bach—Augsburg) Chorale-like; expressive. A cappella. Moderately. easy. " Lord of Our Life (Wolff—Concordia) Uncomplicated, expansive arrangement of an ancient church melody. Solid. Accompanied. 2 _ '10 Show less
as a companion volume to the In- terpreter’s Bible series. Two very useful volumes giving an overall survey of Biblical stud- ies and research, to which I con- tinually find myself turning, are Hahn’s The Old Testament in Modern Research and Rowley’s The Old Testament and Modern Study. Both give... Show moreas a companion volume to the In- terpreter’s Bible series. Two very useful volumes giving an overall survey of Biblical stud- ies and research, to which I con- tinually find myself turning, are Hahn’s The Old Testament in Modern Research and Rowley’s The Old Testament and Modern Study. Both give excellent sketches of the trends and results of Old Testament study; Hahn over a span of some 200 years and in broad outline, while Rowley covers the more recent period in greater de- tail. Each of these gives listings of hundreds of relevant volumes and journal articles that are of use in more specialized studies. Finally I would recommend that a pastor (especially after leaving school and library) take one jour- nal dealing with the Bible. The choice, of course, depends upon personal interests and capacities, but some that are worth consider- ing are Interpretation, which is di- rected toward the preacher; Expos- itory Times, British in origin and also. for the preacher; Journal of Biblical Literature which is more technical and much less practical. Only through the journals is it pos: sible to keep abreast of current thought and literature. As a postscript I would remind you that of the making of books there is no end —and walls decked with a multitude unOpened shelf- space takers may be impressive to the visiting parishioner, but usually represent the folly of an impulsive drive that equates book ownership with book mastery. Better a few very well-chosen volumes and these used to the limits of their potential. —R. .10er Bibliography MUSIC Worship (A Study of Corporate Devotion)—(Reed—Muhlenberg) The Story of Christian Hymnody (Ryden—Augustana Book Concern) A comprehensive study of the hymns of the new Lutheran Service Book and Hymnal. The New Song (Sateren—Augsburg) A guide to the use of modern music in the church choir. The Singing Church (Liemohn—Wartburg Press) , An account of singing in the Protestant church from Old Testament times to the present. r~ . ‘I ‘28 Show less
1; (. W Jr: r5" r5: 4r?" r7 r3 ‘1': r5 r" r3 r7 7" r3 Fir? +3 r3 r3 r7 f- r7 r7 F“ r“ r‘i'r‘rf' r5" ‘ i .3. 1,. . T l . I": Advent, Chnstmas and the 3' u. » ,- »; Defencelessness of I esus a V Qg NE of the recurring themes in the Advent and Christmas preaching is the increasing secularizing of... Show more1; (. W Jr: r5" r5: 4r?" r7 r3 ‘1': r5 r" r3 r7 7" r3 Fir? +3 r3 r3 r7 f- r7 r7 F“ r“ r‘i'r‘rf' r5" ‘ i .3. 1,. . T l . I": Advent, Chnstmas and the 3' u. » ,- »; Defencelessness of I esus a V Qg NE of the recurring themes in the Advent and Christmas preaching is the increasing secularizing of this season of the year. It is becoming .3 more and more obvious that under the guise of the “celebration of Christ- a“ a!” mas" we are subjected to a very intense advertising campaign. Christmas 5‘ ‘ appears to have been handed over or taken over by interests which are {2. different from those of the Church and sometimes we may wonder just 1» L what exactly is the case in this matter. “'1‘ One of the reasons for the helplessness of the Church is something which I, is seen again and again in the life of Jesus. It is what Helmut Thielicke v .5" calls “the defencelessness of Jesus." It is related to what the prophet meant when he said, “He was oppressed and he was afflicted, yet he opened not ’ 1' his mouth. Like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that 1“; before its shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth." A, Moreover, one of the texts for Advent Sunday appears to illuminate vi particularly well this phenomenon of Christmas and the Christmas celebra- tion. It is the text in John 18: 33—37 which describes Jesus’ encounter with Pilate. Jesus says, “My kingship is not of this world; if my kingship were ‘3 i ‘- of this world, my servants would fight that I might not be handed over to " the Jews; my kingship is not from the world." Pilate was puzzled by this Man with whom he was talking. Is it possible that a man can be King - without having a Kingdom? Yes, it is. And for the same reason the celebra- tion of His birth in the church year can and has been wrested from the .( Church and made to be something different from what was intended. Perhaps Christians should sometime abstain from the buying and re— .f I ‘ ceiving which has so characterized our Christmas. But whatever else is K done, also in this season of the year it is good to be reminded, “My kingdom V": ‘L is not of this world." {1 .L -——Ph1hp Quanbeck ‘3: \ ‘1’, i J 1,4 414,1 1,1,1 J_J'_J,)_VJ lydd‘ylldid J A A,J,;,nl;_,nl; J. 3 51‘ iv Show less
in the discoveries at Qumran, and he has therefore assembled these articles all except three of which have been published in journals or periodicals of a scholarly nature. Those who are acquainted with some of the literature on the Scrolls will recognize immediately such names as Oscar Cullmann... Show morein the discoveries at Qumran, and he has therefore assembled these articles all except three of which have been published in journals or periodicals of a scholarly nature. Those who are acquainted with some of the literature on the Scrolls will recognize immediately such names as Oscar Cullmann whose article, “The Significance of the Qumran Texts for Research in- to the Beginnings of Christianity,” appeared in the Journal of Biblical Literature, and William Brownlee, whose article on John the Baptist is reprinted from Interpretation. Perhaps that which is most appre- ciated is the translation of certain articles heretofore not available in English. Belonging to this category are three contributions by Karl Georg Kuhn who has for some years been interested in the study of the Scrolls. In the first of these articles Kuhn says that the Qumran Community’s messianic expecta- tion, the “Messiahs of Aaron and Israel,” was a double one, priestly and political. The two Messiahs, according to the Manual of Disci- pline, would stand in the Eschaton with a third figure, the new pro- phetic lawgiver. The three ideas associated with the figures, while independent in the Scroll material, converge upon Jesus in the later church concept of prOphet, priest, and king. If one accepts the three figures suggested by Kuhn, the in- terpretation certainly provides an interesting background for the later thought. One may ask, however, if the three figures are so clearly delineated. Perhaps special mention should also be made of the article by W. D. Davies, “Paul and the Dead Sea Scrolls: Flesh and Spirit.” In this illuminating article the author holds that while Paul uses the ter- minology of the Sect, his use is not necessarily informed in the same way as that of the Sect nor does it share the same doctrinal forma- tion. The article by Bo Reicke, “The Constitution of the Primitive Church in the Light of Jewish Documents” suggests that if the structure of the primitive church be regarded as complex, there is another group contemporary with or older than the primitive church which, while an organic unity, had several different constitutional ten- dencies existing side by side. It is very likely that it is in the area of relationships to the NT that the Scrolls will have their most significant impact and the thoughtful reader will be grateful for the illumination which this col- lection of articles provides. The inclusion, albeit at the end of the book, of extensive footnotes for each article will provide good bibliography for those who incline to a further reading and study of the Scrolls. —Philip Quanbeck 28 Show less
B D I T O R ' S N O T 8 Be: "The Church of the New Covenant According to the Ecclesiology of the Reformation" by Dr. Mario Colacci The printer was not equipped to include accents and breathing on Greek expressions. we ask your indulgence on this mechanical limitation. Thank you
of man. Faith helps him to appre- ciate the Scripture in two respects. Because salvation has not only been proclaimed but appropriated by him, he is able to comprehend not only the miraculous content of the Bible, but also the human way in which things are expressed therein. Moreover, his... Show moreof man. Faith helps him to appre- ciate the Scripture in two respects. Because salvation has not only been proclaimed but appropriated by him, he is able to comprehend not only the miraculous content of the Bible, but also the human way in which things are expressed therein. Moreover, his awareness of its miraculous content will de- termine his appreciation. In two main parts the author deals with “The Unity of Scrip- ture” and “The Diversity of Scrip- ture.” Each of these two sections has two sub-divisions. The first includes “The Bible as the Actual Possession of Christendom,” and “The Bible in History.” The second includes “The Difference Between the Old and New Testaments,” and “The Holy Scripture as a Witness.” While in some areas great change has taken place in the knowledge and the study of the Bible, Hof- mann’s approach still has a great deal to contribute to our present understanding of the Bible and its interpretation. The one interested in the interpretation of the Scrip- ture, and not the least the pastor, would do well to utilize this vol- ume. —Philip Quanbeck The Sacred Bridge by Eric Werner (New York and London, 1959). 618 pp., $15.00. One could possibly enumerate on his pedal digits the number of con- temporary scholars of Eric Wer- ner’s stature which has delved into the field of sacred music and litur- gy or, for that matter, into com- parative theology. For Mr. Werner, Professor of Liturgical Music and Chairman of the Faculty of the School of Sacred Music at Hebrew Union College and the In- stitute of Jewish Religion of Cin- cinnati and New York City, writes from the basis of a remarkable fa- cility in linguistics, music, theolo- gy, and history. The Sacred Bridge, the fruit of twenty years of study, is an at- tempt to venture into the relatively unexplored field of comparative liturgy. It is, actually, the first comprehensive treatment of the re- lation of liturgy and music in syn- agogue and church, limited to the first millennium. This limitation ex- plains the omission of considera- tion of the contribution to eccles- iastical rite and hymnody of the Protestant Reformation which would be of particular interest in our circle. As it stands, however, Eric Werner’s magnum opus has become a chief authority in this field, even before it became gener- ally available. Mr. Werner treats his subject in two main divisions, the historic- liturgical and the musical compar- isons. He demonstrates his detailed knowledge of Jewish, Byzantine, and Roman liturgy and Music not only by his highly annotated foot- 30 Show less
DRAMA: TWO FIRSTS FOR FALL SEMESTER "Arsenic and Old Lace"—the first ma- jor production in the newly-acquired and fully-fixtured Little Theatre lo- cated at 2415 Riverside Ave. Directed by Miss Ailene Cole, the four performances won high acclaim from appreciative audiences. Players Duane Wilsey ... Show moreDRAMA: TWO FIRSTS FOR FALL SEMESTER "Arsenic and Old Lace"—the first ma- jor production in the newly-acquired and fully-fixtured Little Theatre lo- cated at 2415 Riverside Ave. Directed by Miss Ailene Cole, the four performances won high acclaim from appreciative audiences. Players Duane Wilsey (left) ca- joles Jim Glasoe as Shirley Wilsey and Sheryl Lindquist enact the two eccentric aunts. Others in the cast included Al Svanoe, Dave Johnson, Bob Stevens, "Christ in the Concrete City”— the first televis- Loiell Dyrud7 Duane Larson7 Dorothy ed drama production performed by the Augs- Larson, Dennis J, Johnson, Curtis burg Society of Dramatic An. Sponsored by Anderson and Jim Inwards_ the Twin Cities Lutheran Mission over KTCA- TV. channel 2. Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” is plan- An additional ten performances have been ned as the next major production, given in churches and schools throughout the scheduled for Feb. 22-24. Twin Cities. Requests are still being accepted. . . . . . . DECEMBER 31, 1959: End of Fiscal Year . . . . . . CAMPUS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Jan. 2 . . . Basketball: Augsburg vs. Wartburg, 8 If you. are not already participating in the program in support of Augs- P‘ "‘v Mi“"°°P°“‘ A""°'Y burg’s development objectives and wish to do so. we invite you to mail your J°"' l2 ' ' ' 1°“? A‘g’bu'g. "' Gumws’ 3 P'”" contribution before December 31, which will then be applicable to your 1959 Jan, 12 . . ‘ A:§:b:,r: hozznallnmcw Deb‘m Lug” tax deductions benefiting the cause of Christian higher education. Please fill Debaters tram state~area colleges will dis‘ out the following form and mail with your contribution to: Dr. Bernhard ("55 Congressbnal POW" '0 reverse 5UP‘ preme Court decisions. Jan. 14 . . . Hockey: Augsburg vs. Duluth, 3 p. m., Augsburg Gymnasium Christensen, President, Augsburg College, Minneapolis 4, Minnesota. (Make checks payable to Augsburg Development Program.) Thank you. """nu' " ‘. Jan. 18-29. .Registration Second Semester Eve. School : Jan. 18 . . . Hockey: Augsburg vs. St. Mary's, 3 p.m., Please apply the enclosed cash gift 0/ S : Augsburg Gymnasium Jan. 30 . . . Basketball: Augsburg vs. St. John’s, 8 p,m., ) to the Augsburg Development Irogram. Minneapolis Armory WINTER TOUR—AUGSBURG COLLEGE CHOIR NAME (coordinator) Jan. 24 (mom) Morris, Ill. (Rev, L. G. Hinderaker) (alt) Chicago, Ill. (Rev. L. M. Osness) ADDRESS Jan. 25 Michigan City, Ind. (Rev. Chester I. Johnson) Jan. 26 Archbald, Ohio (Mr. Clarence Rich) Jan. 27 Wooster, Ohio (Rev. V. M. Guig, Smithville) O-I-lll-I--0--O-O-l----‘ CITY ZONE STATE Jan. 28 Jamestown, N. Y. (Rev. E. G. Anderson) ._7 Jan. 29 Erie, Pa.—tentative—(Rev. Paul Larimer) ----- “ Jan. 30 Stratford, Ontario (Rev. Walter C. Ohrt) ' - . . . . K‘th , Ot ' R . F. W. Z'nclt) SPECIAL TV "The Liberal Arts College In a Changing World” IS the bOSIC Jo" 3‘ 'c em" " (all J:th Zimmn'nan) PROGRAM ON topic being covered in a Minnesota Private College Hour TV Feb. Him. Mid,~ “Mame. (RH Dom; Engfimm) series involving conversations among many of the presidents Feb. Alpena, Mich. (Rev. Mikkel lono) 2 I Feb. Marquette, Mich. (Rev. Otto Magnuson) BEGINNING programs are scheduled on KTCA-TV, at 8 p. m. Dr. Bern- Feb Neenah w“. (Rev. Chad“ Mm) TUESDAY hard Christensen is moderator for the series. Mark these on Feb: (um “weapon! a, cemw. when," Church JANUARY 5 your TV calendar: Jan. 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26 and 28. (eve) Center City-tentativeChisago Lake Church 1 2 deans, friends and alumni of the private colleges. Eight 3 Feb. 4 Escanaba, Mich. (Rev. Gordan Thorpe) 5 7 Augsburg Contact VOlUME XXI NUMBER 8 DECEMBER 1959 Published monthly except July by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary, 701 2lst Avonuo South, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Second clan , . paid at M}. r " Mi. Show less
