Orthodox Lutheran Theologian?
The Rev. Walter Snyder (XRYSOSTOM) Note: This paper was written as a “problem study” for a class in European Lutheranism taught at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri by Dr. August Suelflow. The format of such a study varies somewhat from a traditional major paper, but should provide no difficulties to the reader. Following the paper and notes is a time chart that details Bach’s life against the backdrop of European history. Further information may be found by using the annotated bibliography and links at the end of this document. You may also order from the catalog of the Essential J. S. Bach or browse an entire Bach Store at Amazon.com, which also offers a number of Bach books. Section I: THE QUESTION Was Johann Sebastian Bach a champion of Orthodoxy in a period of Pietism and Rationalism? If not, why is he so much a part of our liturgy and worship lives? While we know that orthodox Lutheranism did not die out during and after the Thirty Years’ War, those who continued in the Ort
