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Reformation Notes Summer 2017 • 3 6 2016 Reformation Day at Emory Th 1 the 29Th Reformation Day at Emory Program Took As Its Theme, “Law and Anthony Briggman 5 8 r NEWS FOReformation PARTNERS OF THE RICHARD C. KESSLER REFORMATION COLLECTION n • SUMMERotes 2017 • NUMBER 52 “Law and Grace” —Revisit the Reformation Day 2016 discussion. Page 4 Celebrating 30 years of learning from the publications of the Kessler Reformation Collection, in person and online. Page 6 The Image of a Fractured Church: Martin Luther and the 95 Theses exhibition in the new Pitts Library space. DID THE REFORMATION FAIL? THE DEBATE CONTINUES M. Patrick Graham n the year that marks the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s 95 Theses, the Kessler Reformation Collection celebrates its own 30th anniversary. The Pitts Theology Library Imarked Luther’s anniversary with its spring 2017 exhibit, The Image of a Fractured Church: Martin Luther and the 95 Theses, and in the fall Pitts opens an exhibit that surveys the rich vari- ety of materials in the Kessler Collection and highlights some of its most important pieces, From Wittenberg to Atlanta: The Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection at 30 Years. “Did the Reformation fail?” is the question that we pose for the 30th-annual Reformation Day at Emory program, scheduled for Thursday, October 26 (complete program on page 8). We have invited three church leaders to respond to the question and lead us all in an exploration of the impact of Luther and the German Reformation after 500 years. The day’s events will begin with registration and reception, followed by a review of highlights from the year’s acquisitions and the new exhibit of treasures from the Kessler Reformation Collection. This year’s chapel service features the Candler singers, musicians, and a sermon by Rev. Katherine Museus, associate pastor, St. Andrew Lutheran Church (Franklin, Tennessee). Pastor Museus studied theatre arts, religion, and music at Hamline University (St. Paul, Minnesota), re- ceived an MDiv from Vanderbilt Divinity School, and an MA in the history of Christianity from Luther Seminary. After serving as a pastoral intern at St. Andrew, the congregation called her as continued on next page Summer 2017 • 1 Reformation Day Explores Did the Reformation Fail? Martin Luther— elected president of the US Conference was certainly prolific and is reflected is documented in writings by friends of Catholic Bishops, served on numer- Monster with in the sheer number and importance like Philipp Melanchthon and by foes ous church committees, and written of his theological publications: his like Johann Cochlaeus. The latter’s extensively on issues such as the death Seven Heads three famous treatises of 1520 captured biography of Luther is perhaps the penalty, euthanasia/physician-assisted the imagination of thousands: On the most comprehensive contemporary suicide, and liturgy. or Renaissance Babylonian Captivity of the Church, account of his life. In addition, Luther’s Guests are invited to explore the On the Freedom of a Christian, and To private life is reflected in his Table-Talk, restaurants in Emory Village or Emory the Christian Nobility of the German sayings and stories about the Reformer Museus, Gordy, Goodpaster, Gregory Point for dinner and then return for Man Nation. that were collected and preserved by a performance that brings together Another critical role that Luther his students and associates. an associate pastor. As in years past, the Our second speaker will be Bishop the Emory University Chorus with Armin Siedlecki In 1529 the played was that of the translator. Candler Singers under the direction Larry M. Goodpaster of the United Eric Nelson conducting, the Emory Catholic theologian Johann Cochlaeus Following the humanist call ad fontes of David B. Daniel, assistant professor Methodist Church. Bishop Goodpaster University Orchestra with Richard published a book in which he sought to (return to the sources), he produced in the practice of music ministry and received a BA from Millsaps College, Prior conducting, and Jonathan Easter portray Martin Luther as inconsistent the first translation of the Bible into director of chapel music at Candler, and an MDiv and DMin from as organist. Their program will include: and unreliable. The title page woodcut German from the original Hebrew and will offer a musical presentation at the Candler School of Theology. Prior of this work has become an iconic Greek. The September Testament was luncheon that follows. to his election as bishop in 2000 he n A Mighty Fortress, arr. John Rutter representation of how Martin Luther issued in 1522 and the entire Bible in The afternoon program will consist served churches in Mississippi and for brass, organ, timpani, and choir. was seen by his contemporary oppo- 1534, and through these he shaped the of three presentations that engage the was a district superintendent. Bishop n Mendelssohn, Reformation nents: a human torso with seven heads, course of the German language. question, “Did the Reformation Fail?” Goodpaster has served on numerous Symphony, movement IV, Emory recalling the beast of Revelation 13:1. Martin Luther was also a popular Although the German Reformation boards and agencies related to the Symphony Orchestra Each head is labeled to remind the and prolific preacher—some estimate certainly changed the course of world mission and ministry of the church, n Helmut Walcha, Ein feste Burg, viewer of Luther as professor, monk, 7,000 sermons from 1510 to 1546. history—not only in the area of theol- and served as president of the Council Jonathan Easter, organ infidel, priest, religious fanatic, church About a third of the 1,073 Luther ogy and ecclesiastical matters, but also of Bishops of the United Methodist n J. S. Bach, Ein feste Burg Cantata no. inspector, and revolutionary. imprints in the Kessler Collection are in the areas of marriage and family Church from 2010 to 2012. He has 80, University Chorus and Emory While Cochlaeus is correct in point- printed sermons. life, education, law, development of the published one book and written several Symphony Orchestra ing out that there are many sides to Among the topics of the Reformer’s German language, and much more—we chapters and articles for various publi- Luther, another image of the Reformer early sermons were the Ten are still left to wonder whether Luther cations. He currently serves as bishop The venue will be the Cherry emerges from the imprints held in the Commandments, the Lord’s Prayer, and was able to achieve what he intended in residence at Candler. Emerson Concert Hall at the Donna Kessler Reformation Collection. the Apostles’ Creed, and these formed and what should be history’s verdict Our final speaker of the day will be and Marvin Schwartz Center for First, there is Luther the reformer, the basis of Luther’s Small and Large on the German Reformation. Our Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of the Performing Arts, located at the corner who wrote the 95 Theses that sparked Catechisms, underscoring his commit- first speaker will be Bishop H. Julian Archdiocese of Atlanta. Archbishop of North Decatur and Clifton Roads. the Reformation, who was excom- ment to education of laity and clergy Johann Cochlaeus, Septiceps Lutherus Gordy of the Southeastern Synod of Gregory attended the Quigley The performance is free of charge and municated by Pope Leo X, and who alike. The Kessler Collection holds 11 (Leipzig, 1529) the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Preparatory Seminary South, Niles open to the public. appeared before Emperor Charles printings of the two catechisms. America. Bishop Gordy received an College (now St. Joseph’s College As one of our supporters, Sue Maier, V at the Diet of Worms. The Kessler A sixth role for Luther was that AB in religion from Mercer University, Seminary) of Loyola University, put it last year, “I have attended for the Collection holds a 1519 printing of the of liturgist and hymn writer. Luther’s So, by collecting the works of Luther an MDiv from Lutheran Theological St. Mary of the Lake Seminary last two years and have found them to 95 Theses, a 1520 printing of the papal Deutsche Messe or German Mass (Pitts’ and his supporters as well as those of Southern Seminary, and a DD honoris (Mundelein, Illinois), and Pontifical be manna from heaven. Please don’t bull threatening Luther with excom- copy dates from 1526) reformed the his opponents, the Kessler Reformation causa from Newberry College. Having Liturgical Institute (Sant’ Anselmo) in think that this is a bit exaggerated be- munication, an eyewitness account of liturgy of German churches, and his Collection has worked to advance our served churches in Tennessee and Rome, where he received a doctorate in cause it isn’t. Everything about the day the Diet of Worms, and the Edict of 43 hymns revolutionized church music understanding of this talented but Mississippi, Bishop Gordy has also been sacred liturgy. After serving on the fac- is a blessing (except perhaps Atlanta Worms that placed Luther under impe- (Pitts’ copy of the Achtliederbuch dates complex figure who changed the course a leader in ministries to serve immi- ulty of St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, traffic).” All of us at Pitts are working rial ban. from 1524). The Kessler Collection of human history. n grants and the homeless and to provide he was installed as an auxiliary bishop hard on the traffic issue, of course, Next is Luther the professor at the holds 49 hymnals and liturgies and has disaster relief, and he has served on of Chicago, later becoming the seventh and surely will have it solved by University of Wittenberg, where he been called by some the best collection ELCA bodies such as the Theological bishop of the Diocese of Belleville, October 26. n drafted the 95 Theses as a standard ac- of early Lutheran hymnals in America. and Ethical Concerns Committee and Illinois and then the sixth archbishop ademic document for discussion at the Finally, there is Martin Luther the the Criminal Justice Task Force.
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