Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Abbreviations xi
5. Introduction 1
6. 1 The Rise of a Pietist Pastor Theologian 11
7. 2 Biblicism, Conversion, and Reform 36
8. 3 From Ignorance to Oath 49
9. 4 Baptism Grounded in Christ 71
10. 5 The Baptismal Covenant and Rebirth 81
11. 6 Confession 103
12. 7 The Eucharist 118
13. Epilogue: The Church of the Heart 136
14. Notes 151
15. Bibliography 181
16. Index 199