__Grace, Gospel, and the Origin of Protestantism__ This creative and illuminating discussion of Protestant theology helps readers rethink their own theology and its place in the larger story of Christian thought. Phillip Cary explains how Luther's theology arose from the Christian tradition, particularly from the spirituality of Augustine. Luther departed from the Augustinian tradition and inaugurated distinctively Protestant theology when he identified the Gospel that gives us Christ as its key concept. More than any other theologian, Luther succeeds in carrying out the Protestant intention of putting faith in the Gospel of Christ alone. Cary also explores the consequences of Luther's teachings as they unfold in the history of Protestantism.  
  
"Cary gives a clear and concise definition of the meaning of Protestant theology. Luther's sacramental conception of the Gospel is the meaning of Protestant theology; even more, it is the essence of Christianity, the key to the right interpretation of the Bible, and the root of the orthodox doctrine of the Trinity. Cary has prepared a rich theological feast of many courses, serving consumers of various tastes with plenty to take away and digest."  
--__Carl E. Braaten__, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (emeritus); founding director, Center for Catholic and Evangelical Theology  
  
"Years ago, Phillip Cary began to suspect that Augustine's inward turn was a false step, that what we sinners need is what Luther said we need--a grace that comes to us from outside of us. Here is the fruit of that suspicion, a fully realized account of the meaning of Protestant theology (and spirituality) centered on the Gospel as a sacramental word that gives us Christ. Cary's account of Protestantism is theological rather than merely sociological; polemical yet ecumenical; and, again and again, surprising. I know of nothing quite like it."  
--__Matt Jenson__, Torrey Honors Institute, Biola University

__Phillip Cary__ (PhD, Yale University) is scholar-in-residence at the Templeton Honors College and professor of philosophy at Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. He serves as editor-in-chief of Pro Ecclesia and has written Good News for Anxious Christians and three critically acclaimed books on the life and thought of Augustine.

This book offers a creative and illuminating discussion of Protestant theology. Veteran teacher Phillip Cary explains how Luther's theology arose from the Christian tradition, particularly from the spirituality of Augustine. Luther departed from the Augustinian tradition and inaugurated distinctively Protestant theology when he identified the gospel that gives us Christ as its key concept. More than any other theologian, Luther succeeds in carrying out the Protestant intention of putting faith in the gospel of Christ alone. Cary also explores the consequences of Luther's teachings as they unfold in the history of Protestantism.

A veteran teacher shows how Luther departed from the Augustinian tradition and inaugurated distinctively Protestant theology.

__Contents__   
Introduction: Why Protestantism? __Part 1: Spirituality and the Being of God__ 1. Philosophical Spirituality  
2. Divine Carnality  
3. Christ the Mediator in Augustine  
4. The Augustinian Journey and Its Anxieties  
__Part 2: The Gospel and the Power of God__ 5. Young Luther: Justification as Penitential Process 6. Young Luther: Justification without Gospel 7. Luther the Reformer: Gospel as Sacramental Promise 8. Luther the Reformer: Gospel as Story That Gives Us Christ __Part 3: Christian Teaching and the Knowledge of God__ 9. Scripture: Demanding the Wrong Kind of Certainty 10. Salvation: Faith in Christ's Promise Alone 11. Sacrament: Turning Outward to Divine Flesh 12. Trinity: God Giving Himself in Person Conclusion: Why Luther's Gospel? Appendix 1: Luther's Devils  
Appendix 2: Gospel as Sacrament: Luther's Sermon on Christmas Day 1519 Index

A comprehensive exploration of Protestant theology by Phillip Cary. It examines Luther's teachings and their roots in Augustine's spirituality, highlighting key concepts and historical impact.

\["For students and seekers of deeper theology insights", "Clarifies complex ideas of Protestantism and Luther", "You will gain a richer understanding of your faith"\]

This insightful book explores the roots and impact of Protestant theology.

Cary, Phillip

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Copyright Page

Dedication

Abbreviations

A Note on Citations

Introduction

Part 1: Spirituality and the Being of God

1. Philosophical Spirituality

2. Divine Carnality

3. Christ the Mediator in Augustine

4. The Augustinian Journey and Its Anxieties

Part 2: The Gospel and the Power of God

5. Young Luther

6. Young Luther

7. Luther the Reformer

8. Luther the Reformer

Part 3: Christian Teaching and the Knowledge of God

9. Scripture

10. Salvation

11. Sacrament

12. Trinity

Conclusion

Appendix 1: Luther's Devils

Appendix 2: Gospel as Sacrament

Bibliography

Index

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\["For students and seekers of deeper theological insight", "Clarifies the foundations of Protestant beliefs today", "You will better understand your faith's rich history"\]

This book explores the roots of Protestant theology through the insights of Luther and Augustine.

Luther, Augustine, and the Gospel That Gives Us Christ

The Meaning of Protestant Theology

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