This book deals with Reformation theology in terms of its historical context and its relevance to the late 20th-century theological scene.

A New Look at the Lutheran Confessions distinguishes and discusses the significant differences between Roman and Protestant views, particularly those differences pertinent to contemporary ecumenical encounters. The author also explores the relationship between the private writings of Luther and Melanchthon and the confessional writings that they produced between 1529 and 1537.

An introduction to previous works by other scholars in this field precedes chapters dealing with basic topics

• The Bible, Scripture and tradition
• Law and Gospel
• The Trinity
• Justification
• The sacraments
• Ministry and the church
• Christian life.