Meditationes Sacrae » Retinenda—Latin for Lutherans (2)

Posted on: June 21st, 2008
By: Theophilus
Under: Meditationes Sacrae

Meditatio IV: Meditatio de nomine Jesu

Nomine quid Jesu suavius esse potest?
Meditatio IV
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Posted on: June 18th, 2008
By: Theophilus
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Meditatio III: De fructu verae et seriae poenitentiae

Christus “resipiscite” clamat.
Meditatio III
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Posted on: June 17th, 2008
By: Theophilus
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Meditatio Secunda: Exercitium poenitentiae ex dominica passione

Patientem respice Christum.
Meditatio Secunda
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Posted on: June 15th, 2008
By: Theophilus
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Meditatio Prima: De vera peccatorum agnitione

Sanat confessio morbi.
Meditatio Prima
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Posted on: June 15th, 2008
By: Theophilus
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Meditationes Sacrae: The Sacred Meditations of Johann Gerhard

The Meditationes Sacrae of Johann Gerhard (1528-1637) are a true treasure for us from the Lutheran Latin tradition. Gerhard published them in 1606 while he was studying theology at Jena. The work has enjoyed immense popularity and was translated into German and English. It is especially to be commended to Lutherans who are learning Latin [...]