Luther Studies in Germany—The Presence and Absence of Theology |
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| Authors: | Volker Leppin |
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| Institution: | Volker Leppin was born in 1966. After completing studies in Marburg, Jerusalem, and Heidelberg, he completed his doctorate and Habilitation from the University of Heidelberg in 1994 and 1997 respectively. He served as acting professor at the University of Frankfurt/Main 1998‐2000. Since 2000 he has held the chair in church history at the University of Jena. Since 2006 he has been a member of the Saxon Academy of Sciences. His research specialities are in the late medieval and Reformation eras. |
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| Abstract: | Abstract : German Luther studies are still affected by the constellation of the years after the Second World War. Gerhard Ebeling's interpretation of Luther continues to frame the discourse. At the same time, in both systematic theology and church history, genuine interest in Luther has waned. There are some approaches that promise change. Some contributions in systematic theology have revealed the complex character of Luther's theology. Luther is becoming more contextualized. Most significant is the study of Luther with a view to medieval piety, especially mysticism. |
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| Keywords: | Luther Luther studies German theology Protestantism mysticism |
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