Category Archives: Luther

Anti-heresy anthem

by Tapani Posted on June 11, 2013

Some months ago, and at the end of a longer article, Pr. David Petersen quoted a hymn by Luther that was still included in The Lutheran Hymnal (no. 260) but was left out of the Lutheran Service Book. Like a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bach, Hymnody, Luther, Lutheran Radio UK, Radio, Sunday Cantata | Tagged Bach, Bach Collegium Japan, Concerto Palatino, David Petersen, Luther, Lutheran Radio UK | Leave a comment

Why do we sing?

by Tapani Posted on February 24, 2011

Luther’s hymns were more than sung propaganda. They had a specific catechetical function in undergirding the principal teachings of the faith. They were sung during the narrow catechesis of teaching the main parts of the catechism in church and home. … Continue reading →

Posted in Catechesis, Hymnody, Luther | Tagged catechesis, hymnody, Luther, Robin A. Leaver | Leave a comment

Hymn singing and multiculturalism

by Tapani Posted on February 22, 2011

Multiculturalism, rightly understood, has chronological as well as geographical dimensions, and our worship is enriched when we sing such hymns of faith that originate in earlier times and under different conditions than our won. The faith does not change but … Continue reading →

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Comfort for women who have had a miscarriage

by Tapani Posted on April 13, 2010

A brief passage written by Martin Luther, as translated and posted by Matthew Harrison. Pastor Harrison also explains the background to its writing, which is worth checking out. A final word—it often happens that devout parents, particularly the wives, have … Continue reading →

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Let the little children…

by Tapani Posted on January 9, 2010

There are certain topics of discussion / debate that tend never to go away among confessional Lutherans. One of them is the age of first communion. In almost all Lutheran churches, first communion is linked closely or inextricably to confirmation—for … Continue reading →

Posted in Confirmation, Lord's Supper, Luther | Tagged Catechism, children, Confirmation, Lord's Supper, Luther, patricia st.john, svebilius | Leave a comment

New Volumes to Luther’s Works

by Tapani Posted on April 30, 2009

Exciting news: Concordia Publishing House are about to roll out new volumes in the “American Edition” of Luther’s Works. The first new volume will be coming out later this year. Anyone interested in Luther and not able or willing to … Continue reading →

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