Martin Luther as Comforter · Writings on Death (Studies in the History of Christian Thought, 133) by Leroux, N.R. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Contents Preface Acknowledgements Abbreviations Introduction Chapter One "Think About These Things": Luther's "Fourteen Consolations" (1519)

I. Orientation to Luther's Document II. Analysis of "Fourteen Consolations"

III. Conclusion (Chapter Two "I Have Overcome the World": Luther's)

Chapter Two "Sermon on Preparing to Die" (1519)

I. Orientation to Luther's Document II. Context of Luther's Book III. Analysis of Luther's "On Preparing to Die"

A. Using Scripture B. Using Dialogue C. Intimate Language D. Sacraments as Signs E. Visual Narration, Description, and Exhortation F. Physical Action and Thought in Luther's Language G. Overcoming the Enemy

IV. Conclusion

Chapter Three "Of Whom the World was not Worthy": Luther's Martyrological Literature

I. Context and Scope of the Sermons II. Analysis of Sermon One

A. Introduction (WA 36:237–239) B. Part One (WA 36:240–244) C. Part Two (WA 36:244–249) D. Part Three (WA 36:249–254) E. Conclusion (WA 36:254.21–35)

III. Analysis of Sermon Two

A. Introduction (WA 36:255.15–257.35) B. Part One (WA 36.257.36–262.17) C. Part Two (WA 36:262.17–264.11) D. Part Three (WA 36:264.13–267.17) E. Part Four (WA 36:267.17–269.27) F. Conclusion (WA 36:269.28–270.18)

IV. Prominent Themes and Strategies in the Sermons

Chapter Five "Faithful are the Wounds of a Friend": Luther's Consolatory Letters

I. Consolatory Letter as Rhetorical Response II. Consolatory Genre in Rhetorical and Epistolary Traditions III. Luther's Letters

A. Letters to Bereaved Parents B. Letters to Surviving Spouses C. Letters to Surviving Siblings

IV. Conclusion

I. Structure of Luther's Book II. Analysis of Luther's Book

A. Preliminaries B. The Substance of the Case C. Self-Preservation is Biblical D. Prolepsis: But Should One Try to Avoid Death from Plague? E. Positive Instructions for One's Actions Toward Self and Others F. Warnings to Those Who Forsake Their Neighbor G. Caring for the Sick H. What One Should Tell the Devil I. God's Mighty Promises for Ministers of the Needy J. Gods Attention and Healing Dwarf the Risks of Serving Plague Victims K. Tempting God L. Instructions for Caregivers M. Instructions to Plague Victims and Potential Disease Carriers N. Brief Instructions on Preparation for Death O. Advice about Burial Practices

III. Conclusion

Conclusion

I. Acknowledging Loss II. Putting Loss into Perspective III. Emphasizing Resurrection Victory IV. Exhorting Christians to Suffer Willingly

Appendix Glossary of Rhetorical Terms Bibliography Index of Scriptures Index of Persons & Places Index of Subjects