Promising Faith for a Ruptured Age

“This celebratory volume for Oswald Bayer on the occasion of his eightieth birthday is nothing other than a garden, fragrant and rich with flowers that have grown up in the reception of Bayer’s work. It is a true celebration of Lutheran theology in engagement with contemporary questions. Anyone searching for the leading edge of Lutheran thought will find it remarkably well represented here. This book is not just for Lutherans. Take up and read!”


—Mark A. Seifrid, Professor of Exegetical Theology, Concordia Seminary





“These sparkling essays which pay tribute to the profound, theological scholarship of Oswald Bayer on his eightieth birthday give eloquent testimony to his extensive influence on many Lutheran scholars in the USA and Australia. They reflect his passion for the ongoing relevance of Luther as a wise guide for the church in a broken, confusing world.”


—John W. Kleinig, Professor Emeritus, Australian Lutheran College, University of Divinity





“This is a worthwhile read for people who want to learn more about the thought of Bayer, but also for those who want to grow in their appreciation for the importance of the preached word, the promises of God as central to faith, and the Christian life as a product of God’s justifying word, and thus as gift.”


—Wade Johnston, Assistant Professor of Theology, Wisconsin Lutheran College