Werner Herman Franzmann (1905–1996)

"This book of commentary is an excellent tool for teachers (Lutheran elementary, Sunday school, vacation Bible school, Bible class) and for students. The author clarifies historical accounts, explains difficult passages, offers essential background information, warns about applying biblical narrative incorrectly, and reminds readers of the gospel. It contains maps, illustrated charts and tables, a Hebrew calendar, indexes of proper names and Scripture references, and an explanation of biblical chronology. This book is a go-to resource when studying the New Testament." From Northwestern Publishing House… (more)

Is Evolutionism the Answer? By Werner H. Franzmann is another small but information book found in our library. In 1965-1966 Franzmann was managing editor of The Northwest Lutheran. At this time there were strong feelings for and against teaching evolution in the schools so a series of articles explaining evolution and creation were printed in the magazine. The need for these articles to be printed in a single volume was apparent, so there are reprinted in this volume. Even though it was originally written over fifty years ago, the articles are as relevant today as they were when first written. The articles include “The Origin of the Universe”, The Creation Account of Genesis”, “The Origin of the Earth”, “What is Life?, “Man Versus Animals”, “Darwinism and Man”. And “The Dangers of Evolutionism and How to Meet Them”, as well as other articles. This little volume is found on the library shelves under the number 213/FRA.… (more)