In this book club recap conversation, Sarah, Erin, and Rachel talk through the context, themes, and main takeaways from Martin Luther's Smalcald Articles.  

What surprises us today about the subjects Luther chose to tackle in these articles? How does Luther's example help us think through the way we approach our own ecumenical dialogues? What difference does it make for us as Lutherans to be able to say "WE believe, teach, and confess" instead of simply "I believe, teach, and confess"? If we, like Luther, thought our time on earth was short and wanted to leave a clear statement of what we believe to those who came after us, what would go in it? 

At the end of the episode, Rachel reveals the next Lutheran Ladies' Book Club pick: Malcolm Guite's Galahad and the Grail.  

To learn more about The Smalcald Articles:  

Read The Smalcald Articles online for free.   Order a standalone hard copy from CPH.    Listen to our “book club prequel” interview with the Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb.  Check out Dr. Kolb’s new book, The Smalcald Articles as Martin Luther’s Framework for Witness to Fellow Christians. 

Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram!

Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

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