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Paul T. McCain — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:37:50 PDT

The Third Day of Pentecost: Tuesday

Paul T. McCain — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:59:48 PDT

Yes, today also was observed historically by most Christians as a festival day, the third day of rejoicing over the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

The historic lectionary readings for this day are, the following, and feature the Gospel reading in John where Christ describes Himself as The Good Shepherd. Interestingly, the image of Christ as a shepherd is one of the most ancient depictions of Christ in the very earliest of Christian art that can be found in catacombs and elsewhere.

Introit: Ps 78:69-72 (antiphon: Lit. text)
Gradual: [Acts 2:17b; Rom. 10:10]
Psalm: Ps 27 (antiphon: Ps 27:1)
OT: Is 32:14-20
NT: Acts 8:14-17
Proper Verse: Lit. text
Gospel: John 10:1-10

And J.S. Bach wrote Cantatas for this occasion. BWV 184 Erwünschtes Freudenlicht, “Desired Light of Joy” and Er rufet seinen Schafen mit Namen,”He Calls His Sheep By Name,” BWV 175, performed the first time in Leipzig 1725, on May 22. Both are provided below, music and texts, with German and English translation

Cantata for the Third Day of Pentecost
1. Rezitativ T Erwünschtes Freudenlicht, Das mit dem neuen Bund anbricht Durch Jesum unsern Hirten! Wir, die wir sonst in Todes Tälern irrten, Empfinden reichlich nun, Wie Gott zu uns den längst erwünschten Hirten sendet, Der unsre Seele speist Und unsern Gang durch Wort und Geist Zum rechten Wege wendet. Wir, sein erwähltes Volk, empfinden seine Kraft; In seiner Hand allein ist, was uns Labsal schafft, Was unser Herze kräftig stärket. Er liebt uns, seine Herde, Die seinen Trost und Beistand merket. Er ziehet sie vom Eitlen, von der Erde, Auf ihn zu schauen Und jederzeit auf seine Huld zu trauen. O Hirte, so sich vor die Herde gibt, Der bis ins Grab und bis in Tod sie liebt! Sein Arm kann denen Feinden wehren, Sein Sorgen kann uns Schafe geistlich nähren, Ja, kömmt die Zeit, durchs finstre Tal zu gehen, So hilft und tröstet uns sein sanfter Stab. Drum folgen wir mit Freuden bis ins Grab. Auf! Eilt zu ihm verklärt vor ihm zu stehen.	1. Recitative T Desired light of joy, which dawns with the new covenant through Jesus our Shepherd! We, who previously wandered in the valleys of death, now richly experience how God has sent to us the long-desired Shepherd, who feeds our souls and turns our heading through word and spirit onto the right path. We, His chosen people, feel His power; in His hand alone is what provides our nourishment, what powerfully strengthens our hearts. He loves us, His flock, who recognize His comfort and companionship. He leads them away from vanities, from the earth, to look upon Him and to trust in His favor for all times. O Shepherd, so to give Yourself for Your flock, who loves them even to the grave and death! His arm can ward off those enemies, His care can nourish us sheep spiritually, yes, when it is time to walk through the dark valley, then His gentle staff will help and comfort us. Therefore we joyfully follow up to the grave. Arise! Hurry to Him to stand transfigured before Him!
2. Arie (Duett) S A Gesegnete Christen, glückselige Herde, Kommt, stellt euch bei Jesu mit Dankbarkeit ein! Verachtet das Locken der schmeichlenden Erde, Daß euer Vergnügen vollkommen kann sein!	2. Aria (Duet) S A Blessed Christians, enraptured flock, come, dwell with Jesus with thankfulness! Scorn the temptation of the flattering earth, so your pleasure can be complete!
3. Rezitativ T So freuet euch, ihr auserwählten Seelen! Die Freude gründet sich in Jesu Herz. Dies Labsal kann kein Mensche erzählen. Die Freude steigt auch unterwärts Zu denen, die in Sündenbanden lagen, Die hat der Held aus Juda schon zuschlagen. Ein David steht uns bei, Ein Heldenarm macht uns von Feinden frei. Wenn Gott mit Kraft die Herde schützt, Wenn er im Zorn auf ihre Feinde blitzt, Wenn er den bittern Kreuzestod Vor sie nicht scheuet, So trifft sie ferner keine Not, So lebet sie in ihrem Gott erfreuet. Hier schmecket sie die edle Weide Und hoffet dort vollkommne Himmelsfreude.	3. Recitative T So rejoice, you chosen souls! Your joy is grounded in Jesus’ heart. This refreshment no man can measure. The happiness stretches also below to those who lie in the bonds of sin, which the champion of Judah has already broken. A David stands with us, a hero’s arm frees us from the enemy. When God protects the flock with strength, when He strikes its enemies in wrath, when He fears not the bitter death of the cross for their sake, then they shall no longer encounter any trouble, then they shall live delighted in their God. Here they taste the noble pasture and hope for the perfect heavenly joy beyond.
4. Arie T Glück und Segen sind bereit, Die geweihte Schar zu krönen. Jesus bringt die güldne Zeit, Welche sich zu ihm gewöhnen.	4. Aria T Happiness and blessing are prepared to crown the consecrated flock. Jesus brings the golden time to those who accustom themselves to Him.
5. Choral Herr, ich hoff je, du werdest die In keiner Not verlassen, Die dein Wort recht als treue Knecht Im Herzn und Glauben fassen; Gibst ihn’ bereit die Seligkeit Und läßt sie nicht verderben. O Herr, durch dich bitt ich, laß mich Fröhlich und willig sterben. (“O Herre Gott, dein göttlich Wort,” verse 8)	5. Chorale Lord, I hope always that You will abandon them to no suffering, those who seize upon Your word as true servants in their hearts and faith; that You will give them blessedness prepared and not let them perish. O Lord, through You I pray, let me die happily and willingly.
6. Chor Guter Hirte, Trost der Deinen, Laß uns nur dein heilig Wort! Laß dein gnädig Antlitz scheinen, Bleibe unser Gott und Hort, Der durch allmachtsvolle Hände Unsern Gange zum Leben wende!	6. Chorus Good Shepherd, solace of Your followers, leave us Your holy Word alone! Let Your gracious countenance shine, remain our God and Lord, Who through all-powerful hands directs our ways towards life!
“O Herre Gott, dein göttlich Wort,” verse 8: Anarg von Wildenfels 1526 (mov’t. 5)
©Pamela Dellal

1. Rezitativ T Er rufet seinen Schafen mit Namen und führet sie hinaus. (John 10:3)	1. Recitative T He calls His sheep by name and leads them out.
2. Arie A Komm, leite mich, Es sehnet sich Mein Geist auf grüner Weide! Mein Herze schmacht’, Ächzt Tag und Nacht, Mein Hirte, meine Freude.	2. Aria A Come, lead me, My spirit longs for green pastures! My heart languishes, aches day and night, my Shepherd, my Joy.
3. Rezitativ T Wo find ich dich? Ach, wo bist du verborgen? O! Zeige dich mir bald! Ich sehne mich. Brich an, erwünschter Morgen!	3. Recitative T Where shall I find You? Ah, where are You hidden? O! Show Yourself to me soon! I yearn. Break forth, desired morning!
4. Arie T Es dünket mich, ich seh dich kommen, Du gehst zur rechten Türe ein. Du wirst im Glauben aufgenommen Und mußt der wahre Hirte sein. Ich kenne deine holde Stimme, Die voller Lieb und Sanftmut ist, Daß ich im Geist darob ergrimme, Wer zweifelt, daß du Heiland seist.	4. Aria T It seems I think I see You come, You enter by the right gates. You shall open them in faith and must be the true Shepherd. I know Your lovely voice, which is full of love and gentleness, thus in spirit I hold a grievance with those who doubt that You are the Savior.
5. Rezitativ A B Sie vernahmen aber nicht, was es war, das er zu ihnen gesaget hatte. (John 10:6) -Ach ja! Wir Menschen sind oftmals den Tauben zu vergleichen: Wenn die verblendete Vernunft nicht weiß, was er gesaget hatte. O! Törin, merke doch, wenn Jesus mit dir spricht, Daß es zu deinem Heil geschicht. -	5. Recitative A B But they did not grasp what it was, that He had said to them.- Ah yes! We humans often resemble the deaf: When our dazzled reason does not know what he has said. O! Foolish one, take note when Jesus speaks to you, that it may be to your well-being. -
6. Arie B Öffnet euch, ihr beiden Ohren, Jesus hat euch zugeschworen, Daß er Teufel, Tod erlegt. Gnade, Gnüge, volles Leben Will er allen Christen geben, Wer ihm folgt, sein Kreuz nachträgt.	6. Aria B Open yourselves, both my ears, Jesus has sworn to you that He has laid low the devil and death. Grace, pleasure, a full life He will give to all Christians who follow Him, and bear His Cross after.
7. Choral Nun, werter Geist, ich folg dir; Hilf, daß ich suche für und für Nach deinem Wort ein ander Leben, Das du mir willt aus Gnaden geben. Dein Wort ist ja der Morgenstern, Der herrlich leuchtet nah und fern. Drum will ich, die mich anders lehren, In Ewigkeit, mein Gott, nicht hören. Alleluja, alleluja! (“O Gottes Geist, mein Trost und Rat,” verse 9)	7. Chorale Now, worthy spirit, I follow You; Help me to seek for ever and ever a different life according to Your word, that You will grant me out of grace. Your word is indeed the morning star, which gloriously shines near and far. Therefore, that which teaches otherwise, in eternity, my God, I shall not heed. Alleluia, alleluia!
John 10:3 (mov’t. 1); John 10:6 (mov’t. 5); “O Gottes Geist, mein Trost und Rat,” verse 9: Johann Rist 1651 (mov’t. 7)
©Pamela Dellal

Commemoration of Constantine and His Mother Helena

Paul T. McCain — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:19 PDT

We Pray

O Lord, our God, King of the universe, who raises up earthly rulers to work Your will in this life, You called Constantine to the imperial throne and ended wide-spread persecution of Your Son’s Church; grant that as he served You by fulfilling his vocation, so we would continue to receive from You rulers who allow the Church to proclaim the saving Gospel of Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Almighty God, who called your servant Helena to an earthly position of authority so that she might advance your heavenly kingdom, filling her with zeal for your Church and love for Your people, grant that we may be fruitful in good works and steadfast in our faith in Your Son, and finally by your mercy attain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus served as Roman Emperor from AD 306 to 337. During his reign the persecution of Christians was forbidden by the Edict of Milan in 313, and ultimately the faith gained full imperial support.

Constantine took an active interest in the life and teachings of the church and. He called the First Council of Nicaea in 325 at which Saint Athanasius and others defended and defined orthodox Christianity. Among the fruits of this council was one of Christendom’s major confessions of faith, the Nicene Creed.

His mother, Helena (ca. 255-329), strongly influenced Constantine. Her great interest in locating the holy sites of the Christian faith led her to become one of the first Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land. Her research led to the identification of Biblical locations in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and beyond, which are still maintained as places of worship today. One of Christianity’s annual festivals, Holy Cross Day, has its origin in her explorations of Palestine.

Some argue that Constantine may not have been true believer since he wasn’t baptized until his death bed. However, he actively supported Christianity in his later life and even preached upon occasion. Other scholars speculate that he delayed baptism for the same reason as did many others during portions of the Church’s history, that of a general misunderstanding of Holy Baptism.

Constantine the GreatMany theologians spoke of the need for “satisfaction” — making amends for sins committed during one’s life — and warned about time that would be spent in Purgatory by those who didn’t make full satisfaction while still living. Indeed, some even taught that unless proper penance was done, one might find himself forever barred from Heaven!

Since Baptism truly washes away all sin — both that of our birth nature and any transgressions committed later — some thought the best way to avoid Purgatory (or Hell) was to be baptized when one was at death’s door. In so doing, people believed that there would be no unrepented, unsatisfied sins remaining that would leave one waiting for eternal bliss or forever denied its blessings.

I’ll not argue here the reasons why Lutherans reject the notion of satisfaction or the idea of Purgatory. I’ll merely say that if Constantine had such worries, he wasn’t alone during his day, and his decision to delay would be understandable in light of such teaching.

Pentecost Monday: God Loved the World So Much That He Gave ….. The Holy Spirit Who Gives You Jesus!

Paul T. McCain — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:26:56 PDT

Pentecost Monday is a secular holiday in Germany, but not in the USA, and, sadly, it has been basically and most entirely forgotten among Lutheran Christians, but it was not always so. In the days of Lutheran Orthodoxy, J.S. Bach prepared a lovely Cantata for Pentecost Monday. Here is more information about it then a link to where you can listen to it and follow along with the lyrics, in German and English.

Whit Monday or Pentecost Monday is the holiday celebrated the day after Pentecost. Whit Monday gets its English name for following “Whitsun”, the day that became one of the three baptismal seasons, when those baptized would wear white garments. There are three cantatas for this day. They texts are based on the phrase “God loved the world so much,” and are therefore general praise for God’s goodness. Bach “recyled” some of his Cantatas he had written thanking God for secular rulers, and turned them into praises to God for the gift of Christ.

Readings:
Acts 10:42–48, “Sermon of St. Peter for Cornelius”
John 3:16–21, “God loved the world so much”

Cantatas:

Erhöhtes Fleisch und Blut, BWV 173, 29 May 1724 Recitativo (tenor): Erhöhtes Fleisch und Blut
Aria (tenor): Ein geheiligtes Gemüte
Aria (alto): Gott will, o ihr Menschenkinder
Aria (soprano, bass): So hat Gott die Welt geliebt
Aria (soprano, tenor): Unendlichster, den man doch Vater nennt
Coro: Rühre, Höchster, unsern Geist(“Exalted flesh and blood”) Based movement for movement on a secular cantata (a tribute to Bach’s employer Prince Leopold of Anhalt-Cothen, Durchlauchtster Leopold BWV 173a) that has been lost. Follows the readings for this day: “God loved the world so much,” and is a general praise for God’s goodness towards men. Starts with introductory recitative for tenor, followed by an elegant aria for the same. After a rather harsh alto aria follows the most interesting part of the cantata, a duet for soprano and bass with sweet strings and ethereal flutes. Three stanzas are treated in ever richer variations and the praise of the noble employer is effortlessly changed into praise of God. The music concludes with an uplifting chorus. (***)
Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt, BWV 68, 21 May 1725 Chor: Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt
Arie S: Mein gläubiges Herze
Rezitativ B: Ich bin mit Petro nicht vermessen
Arie B: Du bist geboren mir zugute
Chor: Wer an ihn gläubet, der wird nicht gerichtet(“Thus has God loved the world”) Short cantata framed by two austere choral movements. In contrast, the two arias are in a casual style – they are borrowed from the secular Hunt Cantata BWV 208 (another “praise of the ruler” piece). The first chorus is a stately siciliano. The soprano aria has an almost jolly cello accompaniment, and forms a great contrast to the previous chorus. The bass aria with three oboes is a rocking jig. The final chorus consists of a double fugue. (***)
Ich liebe den Höchsten von ganzem Gemüte, BWV 174, 6 June 1729 Sinfonia
Arie A: Ich liebe den Höchsten von ganzem Gemüte
Rezitativ T: O Liebe, welcher keine gleich!
Arie B: Greifet zu, Faßt das Heil, ihr Glaubenshände!
Choral: Herzlich lieb hab ich dich, o Herr(“I love the Highest with my entire being”) Starts with an instrumental movement, an adaptation of the opening movement of the Third Brandenburg Concerto. For the rest, this, too, is a short cantata with only two arias and a final chorus. The long alto aria is an attractively lilting piece of music with a pastoral atmosphere, while the bass aria is accompanied by a beautiful string tune. (***)

You will recognize the opening movement in BWV 274 if you are a fan of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerti! This one is short, sweet and to the point!

Christ, who art the bright light of day,
For You the night may not remain,
You enlighten us from the Father
and are the preacher of the light.

The Feast of Pentecost: Bach Cantata BWV 172

Paul T. McCain — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:15:52 PDT

BachCantata for the First Day of Pentecost: BWV 172
1. Chor Erschallet, ihr Lieder, erklinget, ihr Saiten! O seligste Zeiten! Gott will sich die Seelen zu Tempeln bereiten.	1. Chorus Ring forth o songs, resound, you strings! O most blessed time! God Himself shall prepare our souls for His temple.
2. Rezitativ B Wer mich liebet, der wird mein Wort halten, und mein Vater wird ihn lieben, und wir werden zu ihm kommen und Wohnung bei ihm machen. (John 14:23)	2. Recitative B Whoever loves Me will keep My Word, and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our dwelling with him.
3. Arie B Heiligste Dreieinigkeit, Großer Gott der Ehren, Komm doch in der Gnadenzeit Bei uns einzukehren, Komm doch in die Herzenshütten, Sind sie gleich gering und klein, Komm und laß dich doch erbitten, Komm und kehre / ziehe / bei uns ein!	3. Aria B Holiest Trinity, Great God of honor, in the time of grace o come and return to us, o come into the tabernacle of our hearts, though they are small and insignificant, come and let Yourself be persuaded, come and enter within us!
4. Arie T O Seelenparadies, Das Gottes Geist durchwehet, Der bei der Schöpfung blies, Der Geist, der nie vergehet; Auf, auf, bereite dich, Der Tröster nahet sich.	4. Aria T O paradise of the soul, fanned by the Spirit of God, which blew at creation, the Spirit, which never passes away; arise, arise, prepare yourself, the Comforter approaches.
5. Arie (Duett mit instr. Choral) S (Seele), A (Heiliger Geist) Komm, laß mich nicht länger warten, Komm, du sanfter Himmelswind, Wehe durch den Herzensgarten! - Ich erquicke dich, mein Kind. - Liebste Liebe, die so süße, Aller Wollust Überfluß, Ich vergeh, wenn ich dich misse. - Nimm von mir den Gnadenkuß. - Sei im Glauben mir willkommen, Höchste Liebe, komm herein! Du hast mir das Herz genommen. - Ich bin dein, und du bist mein! -(Instrumental Chorale: Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott, Erfüll mit deiner Gnaden Gut Deiner Gläubigen Herz, Mut und Sinn. Dein brünstig Lieb entzünd in ihn’n. O Herr, durch deines Lichtes Glanz Zu dem Glauben versammlet hast Das Volk aus aller Welt Zungen; Das sei dir, Herr, zu Lob gesungen. Alleluja, alleluja.) (“Komm, Heiliger Geist,” verse 1)	5. Aria (Duet with instr. Chorale) S (Soul), A (Holy Spirit) Come, do not keep me waiting longer, come, gentle wind of heaven, blow through the garden of my heart! - I shall refresh you, my child. - O most beloved Love, who are so sweet, the fullness of all delight, I faint when I lack You. - Take the kiss of grace from Me. - Be welcome to me in faith, highest Love, come within! You have taken my heart from me. - I am yours, and you are Mine! -(Instrumental Chorale: Come, Holy Spirit, Lord God, fill with the goodness of Your grace the hearts, wills, and minds of Your faithful. Ignite Your burning love in them. O lord, through the radiance of Your light You have gathered to Your faith people from all the languages of the world; may this be sung, Lord, to Your praise. Alleluia, alleluia.)
6. Choral Von Gott kömmt mir ein Freudenschein, Wenn du mit deinen Äugelein, Mich freundlich tust anblicken. O Herr Jesu, mein trautes Gut, Dein Wort, dein Geist, dein Lieb und Blut Mich innerlich erquicken. Nimm mich Freundlich In dein Arme, daß ich warme werd von Gnaden: Auf dein Wort komm ich geladen. (“Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern,” verse 4)	6. Chorale A joyful radiance reaches me from God, when with Your little eye You cast Your glance on me with friendship. O Lord Jesus, my dearest good, Your word, Your Spirit, Your body and blood shall refresh me within. Take me with friendship in Your arms, so I become warmed with grace: I come invited by Your word.
John 14:23 (mov’t. 2); “Komm, Heiliger Geist,” verse 1: Martin Luther 1524 (mov’t. 5); “Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern,” verse 4: Philipp Nicolai 1599 (mov’t. 6)
©Pamela Dellal

This is Pentecost!

Paul T. McCain — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:06:20 PDT

A number of years ago on Pentecost Sunday, I was in St. Peter and Paul Church in Weimar, Germany, looking at the magnificent altar painting by Lucas Cranach, Senior and Younger, that is the featured picture on this blog site, listening to one of Bach’s Pentecost Cantatas, during what was described by the congregation as a “Cantata Gottesdienst.” The pastor led a very simple order of prayer and preaching and used the Cranach altarpiece to illustrate his sermon. Pointing to it after his opening remarks in which he talked about what many people think Pentecost really is, he simply said, “That is Pentecost” then proceeded to explain the painting and pointed out Martin Luther in the painting. He concluded his sermon by reading, joyfully, Luther’s explanation of the Third Article of the Apostles Creed.

I’ve been reading theology for a long time, but I’ve never found anything as profoundly simple, powerful and true as Luther’s explanation of the Apostles’ Creed. Nothing better has ever been written by mere man on the meaning of the Holy Spirit and His work . On this day when we rejoice in the gift of the Holy Spirit and His continued comfort and outpouring on us through the Gospel, hear again what Pentecost is all about:

I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Ghost has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith; even as He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian Church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith; in which Christian Church He forgives daily and richly all sins to me and all believers, and at the last day will raise up me and all the dead, and will give to me and to all believers in Christ everlasting life. This is most certainly true.

–Martin Luther, Explanation of the Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed from The Small Catechism. (Wittenberg: 1530)

Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord, With All Your Graces Now Outpoured

Paul T. McCain — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:01:00 PDT

One of my favorite hymns is Martin Luther’s Come, Holy Ghost.

1. Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord!
Be all Thy graces now out poured
On each believer’s mind and heart;
Thy fervent love to them impart.
Lord, by the brightness of Thy light,
Thou in the faith dost men unite
Of every land and every tongue;
This to Thy praise, O Lord, our God, be sung.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

2. Thou holy Light, Guide Divine,
Oh, cause the Word of Life to shine!
Teach us to know our God aright
And call Him Father with delight.
From every error keep us free;
Let none but Christ our Master be
That we in living faith abide,
In Him, our Lord, with all our might confide.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

3. Thou holy Fire, Comfort true,
Grant us the will Thy work to do
And in Thy service to abide;
Let trials turn us not aside.
Lord, by Thy power prepare each heart
And to our weakness strength impart
That bravely here we may contend,
Through life and death to Thee, our Lord, ascend.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

For Sale: Original First Edition of the Book of Concord

Paul T. McCain — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:55:11 PDT

If you are interested in obtaining a first edition of the Book of Concord, from 1580, here’s your chance. Link.

Never Before Translated Edition of Luther’s Sermons for the Church Year is Coming Out This July!

Paul T. McCain — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:36:33 PDT

The first volume of Luther’s Church Postil (sermons for the church year) will be out in July. This is the first English translation of Luther’s mature, and by far, the best, version of these sermons, which he personally approved of and helped edit from1540–1544. Until now, previous English translations were based on the faulty edition of Philipp Jakob Spener (1700), based on a deficient earlier version of the Postils. This is an extremely important contribution to Luther scholarship and for all preachers of the Gospel, of any particular denominational confession and for anyone interested in good, solid, Biblical faithful preaching of the Word of God.

More details will be provided as they become available.

Subscribers will automatically receive these volumes of the Church Postil at the lowest possible discount of 30% off.

What? What was that you said? You are not a subscriber?

Oh, egads, let me help you out.

Here’s the link where you can subscribe to the series.

Downsizing My Library: Books for Sale

Paul T. McCain — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:42:24 PDT

I’m downsizing my library of printed books and…here you go! I’m selling all these on eBay, for the sheer convenience factor. If you are interested, or nobody somebody who might be, here is a list of what’s up for sale right now on eBay.

Works of Martin Chemnitz: Rare Book

First Latin/German Edition of the Book of Concord: Rare Book

Kittel Theological Dictionary of the New Testament

Lutheran Commentary on the New Testament, edited by Henry Eyster Jacobs

The Sunday Sermons of the Great Church Fathers

Greek-English Lexicon – BAGD – New Edition

A Reader’s Greek and Hebrew Bible

Lenski’s Commentary on the New Testament (owned by Dr. A.L. Barry, President of The LCMS)

The Ante-Nicene Fathers

Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: First Series

Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: Second Series

Analytical Key to the Old Testament (Four Large Volumes)

Our Great Heritage and Essays on Church Fellowship (Northwestern)

Complete Works of Josephus