A new translation with expanded introductions and annotations.
The definitive collection of the Lutheran Confessions, newly translated and thoroughly revised for a new generation of readers.
Commissioned in 1993, this edition of The Book of Concord brings contemporary scholarship and renewed attention to the foundational texts of Lutheran identity. As the fifth English translation since 1851, it succeeds the influential Theodore Tappert edition published in 1959 and reflects decades of additional historical and theological research.
Produced under the leadership of Robert Kolb and Timothy J. Wengert, this translation was developed by a team of leading Reformation scholars and reviewed by more than one hundred theologians, historians, and teachers. The result is an edition designed to serve pastors, seminary students, scholars, and laypeople alike.
Features of This Edition
- Expanded introductions and annotations that provide deeper historical and theological context
- A fresh translation that balances readability with faithfulness to the original texts
- Updated scholarship reflecting decades of research since previous English editions
- Improved formatting and organization for easier study and reference
- Contributions and review from a broad team of respected Reformation scholars
Whether you are studying Lutheran doctrine, preparing for church work, or exploring the confessional writings of the Reformation, this edition offers a reliable and accessible resource for understanding the Lutheran faith.
A foundational volume for churches, classrooms, and personal libraries, The Book of Concord remains an essential reference for anyone seeking to engage the authoritative confessional documents of Lutheranism.
