Luther's Theology of the Cross: Martin Luther's Theological Breakthrough, Second Edition

Content: Chapter 1 The Dawn of the Reformation at Wittenberg (pages 8–33): Chapter 2 Headwaters of the Reformation at Wittenberg: Humanism, Nominalism, and the Augustinian Tradition (pages 34–95): Chapter 3 Luther as a Late Medieval Theologian (pages 96–123): Chapter 4 Mira et Nova Diffinitio Iustitiae: Luther's Discovery of the Righteousness of God (pages 125–200): Chapter 5 Crux Sola Est Nostra Theologia: The Emergence of the Theology of the Cross, 1514–1519 (pages 201–232): Luther's Theology of the Cross represents a fully revised and updated edition of the classic 1985 text that expands on the author's ongoing research and reflects 25 years of Luther scholarship.

• Rewritten and expanded edition of a highly-acclaimed classic text
• Incorporates primary and secondary sources that have become available since the publication of the first edition
• Draws on advances in our understanding of the late medieval intellectual, cultural, and religious background of Luther's early development, and the nature of Luther's doctrine of justification (including the so-called 'Finnish' school), many of which have not yet been incorporated into Luther scholarship
• Luther's 'theological breakthrough' continues to be of central importance to Reformation Studies and the development of Protestantism
• Written by one of the world's leading Protestant theologians, who is an authority on the development of the doctrine of justification. His classic work Iustitia Dei: A History of the Christian Doctrine of Justification is now in its third edition (2005)

Historical theology students can find in this study the decisive influences on Martin Luther's thinking in a slowly evolving understanding of the justice of God. First published in 1985, it remains the book for people who want to know what all the fuss of the Reformation is about. Glossary of terms included.

In this revised edition of his classic text, Alister McGrath draws on new sources and advances in our understanding of late medieval intellectual, cultural and religious life to offer a fresh understanding of this pivotal moment in Protestant history. Many of these developments have not yet been incorporated into Luther scholarship. The background: Luther as a late medieval theologian 1509-14 Headwaters of the Reformation at Wittenberg: humanism, nominalism, and the Augustinian tradition Mira et nova diffinitio iustitiae: Luther's discovery of the righteousness of God.