Philip H. Pfatteicher
Author of Manual on the Liturgy: Lutheran Book of Worship
About the Author
Philip H. Pfatteicher is Professor of English and Religious Studies Emeritus at East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania.
Works by Philip H. Pfatteicher
Festivals and Commemorations: Handbook to the Calendar in Lutheran Book of Worship (Lbw Resources and References) (1656) 50 copies
Commentary on the Lutheran Book of Worship: Lutheran Liturgy in Its Ecumenical Context (Lbw Resources and References) (1990) 38 copies
Last on Grant : the history of the First English Evangelical Lutheran Church in the city of Pittsburgh (2010) 6 copies
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- Canonical name
- Pfatteicher, Philip H.
- Legal name
- Pfatteicher, Philip Henry
- Birthdate
- 1935-10-29
- Gender
- male
- Occupations
- professor (English)
- Organizations
- East Stroudsburg University
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- Works
- 22
- Members
- 505
- Popularity
- #49,063
- Rating
- 3.2
- Reviews
- 1
- ISBNs
- 24
The Advent and Christmas seasons of course look more into the birth of Christ and how the ending and beginning of the calendar year tie in with the cycles of faith that Christians experience and the Lenten section deals with the sacrifices and absolutions that come with that faith. The author does well to incorporate not just Biblical texts, but also different writings to further his metaphors, including hymns and passages from Church leaders. We walks the reader through how each verse and teaching can help to better understand the message of the Church throughout the year. Each day of each season has its own verses and lessons. Pfatteicher’s prose is slightly lofty but so are his goals. He wants the reader to grow their faith by getting both closer to the Bible and closer to God. For those looking for a more introspective and organized connection to their faith, this book offers a lot towards that aim.… (more)