NEWS RELEASE Concordia Publishing House 3558 South Jefferson Ave. St. Louis, Missouri 63118-3968 CONTACT: Gretchen M. Jameson, Corporate Communications Phone: 314.268.1298 email: gretchen jameson@cph.org For Immediate Release Newly Translated Commentary Offers Fresh Insights into Luther’s Catechisms Albrecht Peters’ commentaries considered “the gold standard” of Luther's catechetical texts ‘Twitter Pitch: What does this mean? Fresh commentary on Luther's Catechisms, that’s what! @concordiapub. hto:/pitch,pe/25874 ‘Summary: New series introduces Albrecht Peters’ commentary on Luther's Large and Small Catechisms, now available in English, ‘Saint Louis, MO—Commentary on Luther's Catechisms is a new five-volume series from Concordia Publishing House (CPH). Translated from German, these pastoral theology resources. explore Luther's Large and Small Catechisms bringing naw insights to the time-proven teachings of Dr. Luther. The first volume, Commentary on Luther's Catechisms, Ten Commandments is available at eph.org or by calling 1.800.325.3040 ‘Author Albrecht Peters uses the Weimar edition of Luther's Works to give specific insights to Luther's catechisms as the centerpiece of Luther's theology. The back cover of the commentary states, “The German edition of Commentary on Luther's Catechisms has long been the gold standard of research on the catechetical texts of the great, reformer. This translation makes the wealth of research available in English for both the researcher and the catechist. “The Commentary on Luther's Catechisms helps to put Luther's most enduring and personal Christian legacy in the greater Christian context, including Luther's preaching and teaching,” says Rev. Charles Schaum, general editor of the English edition. "This context helps pastors and scholars understand the catechisms in a way that reaches across times and cultures to bring the teaching of Scripture to all that need to hear it” Christopher Boyd Brown, assistant professor of Church History at Boston University, says “this commentary is an essential handbook for students of Luther and the Reformation and a valuable resource for those entrusted today with the ministry of catechesis according to these most, durable products of Luther's pastoral heart and pen.” Future volumes will address the Decalogue, the Creed, the Lord's Prayer, the Sacraments, and Confession with the Table of Duties, Prayers, and the Marriage and Baptismal Booklets.Resource Links: Social Media Release: http://pitch,pe!25874 Concordia Publishing House: http:/www.cph.org CPH Media Room: htt //eph.mediaroom.cony ‘Commentary on Luther's Catechisms, Ten Commandments: http://bit.ly/eybuP CPH Professional and Academic Books: http://bit.1y/yADHR, Concordia Publishing House is a not-for-profit publishing company and the publisher of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. The company offers more than 8,000 products for use in Christian congregations, schools, and homes. Visit CPH on the Web at htto:ww.cph.ora, Media Resources: (Scribd \View this or previous releases or download via Word or POF on Scribd ate News Facts: + Martin Luther, the father of Lutheranism wrote the Small and Large Catechisms; Albrecht Peters reflects on the catechisms through his commentary. + Albrecht Peters passed away in 1987. His commentaries were published posthumously, first in German, now in English. + The volume of Ten Commandments was translated by Holger K. Sonntag. Four more volumes will be available. Tags: Concordia+Publishing+House, Luther's Large Catechism, Luther's Small Catechism, Weimar, Albrecht+Peters, ten commandments