Ontological and Imputed Righteousness in Luther and the Lutheran Confessions: Development of the Reformational...

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Harold Hofstad

Ontological and Imputed Righteousness in Luther and the Lutheran Confessions

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Development of the Reformational Doctrine of Justification

Harold Hofstad

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English

Wipf & Stock Publishers
31 December 2025

History of religion; Christianity; Protestantism & Protestant Churches; Christian theology

The purpose of this book is to trace how Luther's theology evolved from early Catholic stages, eventually arriving at a reformational interpretation of the doctrine of justification. Milestones and two primary turning points are identified in order to best clarify the true historical significance of his theology and its continuing effects until today. The late medieval penitential system caused Luther great spiritual anxiety, and he came into intense conflict with church authorities. Influences and engagement with colleagues (especially Philip Melanchthon) and a working recovery of ancient and biblical sources also spurred theological development that exhibited a shift away from traditional emphasis on intrinsic-sanative, ontological righteousness, to extrinsic-passive, imputed, alien righteousness from Christ. Luther's mature theology was preserved in the Lutheran Church's confessional documents. The Formula of Concord resulted from resolving a series of intra-Lutheran controversies, cementing confessional identity from that point on. Ecumenical dialogues conducted in the twentieth century (with special attention given to the doctrine of justification) helped bridge divides between Lutherans, Catholics, and Orthodox.

By: Harold Hofstad
Imprint: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 132g
ISBN: 9798385254361
Pages: 104
Publication Date: 31 December 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Harold Hofstad is a retired technical writer and electrical engineer who recently graduated from United Lutheran Seminary with a master of arts degree. He is the anonymous author of many corporate and military technical manuals, but this is the first book published under his own name. He has had a lifelong interest in theology and church history. This book comes as a culmination of both his informal and formal studies.