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Martin W. Eldred

U.S.

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Expertise

I have been a Lutheran Christian for 47 years and a Lutheran pastor for almost 19. 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	T	P	Comments
Alex	10/15/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks for the answer. It was helpful
Ashley	10/13/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you so much, you answered everything .....
Cody	10/10/09	10	10	9	10	Thank you for your thoughtful response.
Craig	10/06/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you for your reply. I appreciate .....
Bob	10/04/09	10	10	10	10	Martin Thanks for the answer Bob

Recent Answers from Martin W. Eldred

2009-10-25 Salvation and Suicide:

Janet: Thank you for your question. Suicide is one of the most painful things that sometimes happens with people we know and love and it raises all sorts of questions and emotions. Those who are left

2009-10-14 enjoying life:

Alex: I would be glad to recommend some books that I often loan to people in our congregation. 1. "Manna and Mercy", by Daniel Erlander. More of a extended pamphlet than a full book, but Dan has

2009-10-14 enjoying life:

Alex: Thanks for your question. Should Christians enjoy life? By all means! Although we do not have exclusive rights, Christians above all should be ones to enjoy life in all its fullness. We

2009-10-12 Lutheran Marriage requirements:

Ashley: Thank you for your question. Generally, the requirements for marriage in a Lutheran church are set up by individual congregations, but also generally, those requirements are pretty simple

2009-10-11 the authority of the pope:

Jain: Thank you for your question. As I answer, I will also try and give you a brief outline of the basics of Lutheran history and theology. Martin Luther was a Roman Catholic monk, priest, and

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