TY - BOOK AU - Kolb,Robert TI - Luther and the stories of God: biblical narratives as a foundation for Christian living SN - 9780801038914 (pbk.) AV - BR333.5.B5 K65 2012 16071 U1 - 230/.41092 23 PY - 2012/// CY - Grand Rapids, Mich. PB - Baker Academic KW - Luther, Martin, KW - Bible KW - Use KW - History KW - 16th century KW - Storytelling KW - Religious aspects KW - Christianity KW - Bible stories KW - Christian life KW - Lutheran authors N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; The whole life of a Christian as a life of repentance: Luther's metanarrative -- Luther the storyteller: the Reformer's use of narrative -- Above all, fearing, loving, and trusting in God: defining the core -- Of what it means to be human -- Suffering builds faith and calls to repentance: affliction as part of daily life -- The life of faith in responding to God's word with prayer and praise: active obedience in the sacred realm -- The life of faith in serving the neighbor: Luther's ethic of callings and commands -- Living well leads to dying well: the completion of the Christian life ER -