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Courageous. Trailblazing. Diverse. Action-oriented. When people think of the various Christian churches, those words might not be ones they attach to the Lutherans- but they should be! Yes, they have roots in northern Europe, but the people called Lutherans offer liberating insights into Christian faith, encompass a worldwide reach, and tell a sotry that goes back 500 years while pointing to the future. This volume takes us on a journey across this broad landscape of faith and time. Over two dozen gifted writers- scholars, pastors, leaders, activists- paint a colorful map of this journey. Newcomers will find intriquing entry points, and lifelong Lutherans will discover new dimensions. Whether it's a passion for a grace-filled theology, worship and music that lift spirits, or a deep concern for wholeness and justice, Lutherans are engaged in the world, alongside other Christians and those of various faiths. God's passion- to bring all things together by grace, to make us alive together with Christ- makes possible a life of living, daring confidence in God's grace. Together.

Wartburg's own, The Rev. Kathryn Kleinhans, professor of religion and the Mike and Marge McCoy Family Distinguished Chair in Lutheran Heritage and Mission; the Rev. Walter Bouzard Jr., professor of religion; Karen Black, professor of music and the Rudi Inselmann Endowed Professor in Organ; and Rev. Kristin Wendland, Visiting Assistant Professor Religion, each contributed to the book.

ISBN 9781506406381