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One such little book is called Handbook of Consolations for the Fears and Trials That Oppress Us in the struggle with Death. Gerhard wrote this book to help those who have questions as they face death, but he also wrote it for himself. Just before he wrote the book, his infant son had died and his wife is seriously ill. Johann Gerhard (1582-1637) was one of the leading dogmatic theologians of his time and was the authoritative voice of seventeenth-century Lutheran Orthodoxy., ISBN 9781606086643 Buy the Handbook of Consolations: For the Fears and Trials That Oppress Us in the Stuggle with Death ebook. Context of the Consolations. Seneca's three Consolatory works, De Consolatione ad Marciam, De Consolatione ad Polybium, and De Consolatione ad Helviam Matrem, were all constructed in the Consolatio Literary Tradition, dating back to the fifth century BC.The Consolations are part of Seneca's Treatises, commonly called Dialogues, or Dialogi. G.R. Schmeling Gerhard—Theologian and Pastor Page 2 I. The Life of Gerhard A. Gerhard the Early Years Johann Gerhard (1582-1637) was one of the important seventeenth century dogmaticians. In fact he was the greatest of the dogmaticians. It is said that Gerhard was third (Luther, Chemnitz, Johann Gerhard (1582-1637) was once one of many top dogmatic theologians of his time and used to be the authoritative voice of seventeenth-century Lutheran Orthodoxy. but, he additionally released a variety of devotional works and meditations that have been intended for use within the day-by-day lives of normal believers. Handbook of Consolations: For the Fears and Trials That Oppress Us in the Stuggle with Death by Johann Gerhard available in Trade Paperback on Powells.com, also read synopsis and reviews. The Handbook of Consolations sought to provide comfort and encouragement not only to those approaching death, but also to those who provided care for the sick and dying. Gerhard himself was no stranger to sickness and death, having lost his infant son and young wife, and faced numerous life-threatening illnesses throughout his life. Johann Gerhard (1582-1637) was one of the leading dogmatic theologians of his time and was the authoritative voice of seventeenth-century Lutheran Orthodoxy. Yet, he also published numerous devotional works and meditations that were meant to be used in the daily lives of ordinary believers. The Electronics & Office. Shop Electronics. TV & Video The Handbook of Consolations sought to provide comfort and encouragement not only to those approaching death, but also to those who provided care for the sick and dying. Gerhard himself was no stranger to sickness and death, having lost his infant son and young wife, and faced numerous life-threatening illnesses throughout his life. Handbook of Consolations : For the Fears and Trials That Oppress Us in the Stuggle with Death by Johann Gerhard A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. See all books authored by Johann Gerhard, including Sacred Meditations, and The daily exercise of piety in four parts, and more on ThriftBooks.com. Handbook of Consolations: For the Fears and Trials That Oppress Us in the Stuggle with Death. Johann Gerhard. Out of Stock. See a