This reviewer was involved in preparing a study on Luther a month before he received this book. He could have saved a considerable amount of time by using the indices provided. Two thirds of this volume is a very comprehensive subject index, the final third is a Scripture index. It is an essential reference tool to the 54 other volumes of the American edition of Luther’s works. Readers not acquainted with this edition published by Concordia and Fortress are missing an important part of their theological education. Luther reads well and is still relevant to our situation today. Every theological library should have the complete sets of Luther’s works. This index will open up the treasure house of Luther’s thought and is worth examining before writing an essay.

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