The reformation of suffering

Rittgers, Ronald K., 1965-

The reformation of suffering pastoral theology and lay piety in late medieval and early modern Germany / [electronic resource] : Ronald K. Rittgers. - New York : Oxford University Press, c2012. - xiv, 482 p. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Consolation in rite and word in the later Middle Ages -- The consolation tradition in the Latin church -- Suffering and consolation in late medieval mysticism -- Suffering and salvation in the early Luther -- Suffering and the theology of the cross -- Early evangelical consolation literature -- Pastoral care of the sick and suffering in the evangelical church ordinances -- Later evangelical consolation literature I -- Later evangelical consolation literature II -- Lay suffering and solace.


Available electronically via the Internet.

9780199795086


Reformation--Germany.
Suffering--Religious aspects--Lutheran Church--History of doctrines--16th century.
Pastoral theology--History--Germany--16th century.
Consolation--History--16th century.

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