The two universities have given me a bounty of classes to teach lately. I enjoy lulls in teaching, which enable me to finish a planned book. However, those pleasant times are rather light on income.
Stage one is going to be an essay, which will be done this week and available for editing. The essay will follow the plan for the book and show the main concepts:
- The efficacy of the Word.
- Enthusiasm.
- Zwingli and Calvin.
- Pietism.
- Walther's Pietistic Easter absolution of the world.
- Justification by faith.
I want the material available for the Texas WELS UOJ conference, even though no one will admit reading it. That is the highest possible commendation, so I am not worried. I borrowed this idea from somewhere, and I still think it is true:
1. If everyone agrees, it was not worth saying.
2. If people are furious, it was right on target and drawing flak.
3. If people act as it it was never written, it has them so frightened that they cannot deal with the issue.
When Thy Strong Word came out, no one would write a serious review. One professor would not even admit that he got a free copy. Rolf Preus claimed he read it before anyone had a copy! (UOJ fanatics lie? Tell me it isn't so.) Rolf wanted a free copy after he denounced it before reading it.
Logia got a review copy and deathly silence ensued. But lately people have asked again for copies, which are out there in the used market. I am going to Lulu-fy the original book, so people can print it or use the free PDF files. But that will be later this year.
2 comments:
Good evening Pastor GJ. I will admit to reading your book, after I RECEIVE a copy. You gots to hurry! That UOJ conference it right-around-the-corner. Will you be there? Church lady would be a poor substitute, as she cannot teach men. Standing up against false teachings is Scriptural and permited.(assuming that there are others in the sane court) Remember now, ex-SP Gurgel is a presenter.(Gurgel dudes...Gurgel!!) One thing though, In did hand that Brenz paper off to "sumbody" official. So we will see. I will follow up on a regular email. GoD bless your work Pastor Jackson.
In Christ,
from WELS church lady
What is the date of the conference?
I will have the summary essay done by then. That will have the essentials. The Texans will not decide the issue, and the battle will continue. More research is coming from some other people. Therefore, the initial essay will turn into a book that I can revise and expand.
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