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| Format | Book Whole |
|---|---|
| Author, Monographic | Todd, Mary |
| Title, Monographic | Authority Vested: A Story of Identity and Change in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod |
| Place of Publication | Grand Rapids, Mich. |
| Publisher | William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co. |
| Date of Publication | 2000 |
| Extent of Work | xvi, 336 |
| Abstract | Donated by Robert Meier.Chronicles the history of the 2.6-million-member Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), founded in 1847. The author uses the ministry of women as a case study to show how LCMS has struggled with issues of authority, relevance, and identity in society at large. Incorporating oral histories and archival research, the book "not only explores the internal life of a significant denomination but also offers critical insights for other churches seeking to maintain their Christian distinctives in religiously pluralistic America." |
| Notes | Includes bibliographical references (pp. 295-329) and index. |
| Call Number | MKI/WHS BX8061 M7 T63 2000 |
| MKI Terms | Lutheran Church-- Missouri Synod -- History/ Women |