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Martin W. Eldred

U.S.

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Expertise

I have been a Lutheran Christian for 51 years and a Lutheran pastor for almost 23. I can answer most general questions about Luther, Lutheran History, Lutheran Theology, and a Lutheran approach to Biblical Interpretation. I am ELCA, for those who know what that means, and I tend to be moderate theologically. I hope that I can converse with those that are either more conservative or liberal than I, and especially with those who are really just seeking.

Experience in the area

Pastors are "generalists" and generally have a working knowledge on many subjects. We are also used to working with a variety of answers from a variety of people. I teach a great deal, especially in the area ofthe New Testament. I particulalry enjoy the Pauline literature.

Organizations

I have been a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, an international gathering of biblical scholars and teachers, since the late 1980s.

Publications

I have written a few book reviews for the journal, "Lutheran Quarterly."

Education/Credentials

I have a B.A. from Pacific Lutheran University in Religion (Biblical Studies)and a Master of Divinity from Wartburg Theological Seminary.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Jan	02/05/12	10	10	10	thanks Martin very interesting
Jan	02/04/12	10	10	10	Thank you for the information very interesting
Felicia Jones	01/26/12	8	8	10	Thanks for your reply, but that still .....
Kris	12/30/11	10	10	10	Sir thank you for your answering my .....
Eric	12/20/11	10	10	10	Rev. Eldred, thanks so much for your .....

Recent Answers from Martin W. Eldred

2012-01-23 why has the 2nd Commandment been changed or deleted:

Felicia: Thank your for your question. You raise a great point. The original text of the Bible did not contain verse numbers, they were added later by Christians in the early centuries of the church

2011-12-28 Lutherans vs. Non-Denominational:

Kris: Thank you for your question. "Non-Denominational" churches, are by definition, a little hard to pin to one specific set of beliefs and practices. In my experience, however, they usually fall

2011-12-19 Herod Death:

Karl: Thank you for your question. In short, the answer lies with multiple rulers with the same name. The Herod that was alive during Jesus birth, and the one who executed all those poor babies in

2011-12-18 Eucharist:

Eric: Thank you for your question; I have actually been pandering it most of the day today. I finally asked myself, "What would I do, given the same set of circumstances?" I think I would listen to

2011-11-30 Bible Story?:

I resent my first answer, but will be post it here as well, just in case that one doesn't come though again: This was my first answer. Don't know why it did not come through. Johnny: I owe

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