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.

Find all episodes in this series at kfuo.org/tag/battle-for-the-augsburg-confession-series.

As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let’s be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you’d like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

Today’s episode of The Coffee Hour is underwritten in part by Concordia University, Irvine. You can learn more about Concordia University, Irvine at cui.edu.