Explore the fascinating history behind one of Christianity's most important confessional documents.
This book traces the publication, transmission, and influence of the Augsburg Confession from the sixteenth century to the present day.
Drawing on extensive historical research, Stegmann examines how the text was preserved, edited, and received across generations, shedding new light on the sources behind modern editions of the Book of Concord. Originally published in German and now available in English, this landmark study fills a longstanding gap in Lutheran scholarship.
Ideal for pastors, theologians, church historians, and serious students of the Lutheran Confessions, this volume offers an authoritative resource for understanding the enduring legacy of the Augsburg Confession. As the Church approaches the 500th anniversary of its presentation in 2030, this book provides essential insight into a foundational text of the Reformation.
