The Coffee Hour — Battle for the Augsburg Confession, Ep. 1: Theological and Legal Document of Lutheran Identity

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How does the Augsburg Confession define what it means to be Lutheran, and how has this affected the development of Lutheran identity over the centuries? The Rev. Dr. Cameron MacKenzie (the Forrest E. and Frances H. Ellis Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN) joins Andy and Sarah for a series on the Battle of the Augsburg Confession in American Lutheranism to explore the history of Lutheranism in America, focusing on the significance of the Augsburg Confession. Their discussion delves into the dual role of the Augsburg Confession as both a theological and legal document during the Reformation, its impact on Lutheran identity, and its evolution as Lutheranism spread to North America. This episode sets the stage for further exploration of American Lutheran history in upcoming episodes in this series.