Hallmarks of Lutheran Identity

Since Martin Luther's nailing of his Ninety-Five Theses to the church door in Wittenberg, Lutheran theology has survived centuries of political, religious, and societal pressures that have challenged its foundational teachings. But do Lutherans within today's society understand their theological heritage well enough to maintain and defend their unique beliefs when outside pressures dismiss them as irrelevant to modern-day Christianity?

In Hallmarks of Lutheran Identity Rev. Dr. Alvin Schmidt sets forth more than twenty important practices, doctrines, and beliefs that distinguish Lutheranism from all other denominations. From the five solas, to the dichotomy between law and Gospel, to Christ's presence in the Lord's Supper, to Luther's unique insights on a theology of the cross, Schmidt's book offers laypersons and pastors alike a deeper understanding of Lutheran theology and its rich historical traditions, thus equipping them to answer the question, "What do Lutherans believe?"