The International Giertz Society (English Language Section) & the Pittsburgh Pastoral Conference honor
THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE HAMMER OF GOD with a day focusing on Bo Giertz's beloved and influential novel, which appeared in English for the first time in 1960 The Rev. Hans O. Andræ on "Tyranny and the Gospel: Freedom from Temporal and Spiritual Bondage in The Hammer of God" Pastor H. Andræ translated the final chapter of The Hammer of God for the 2005 edition, for which he also provided a historical and biographical introduction. While a pastor in Sweden, Andræ worked with Bishop Giertz in Kyrklig Samling. He was a parish pastor in the U.S.A. 1979-2007. His translation of Giertz's first book, Christ's Church (Kristi Kyrka, 1939), is expected to be published in 2010. The Rev. Eric R. Andræ on "'The best treatment of the proper distinction of law and gospel in the history of Lutheran theology:' A Historical and Systematic Overview" Pastor E. Andræ completed his S.T.M. thesis on Giertz's use of the ordo salutis in 2003 (Concordia, St. Louis). He has had several essays on Giertz published in journals and books in the U.S. and in his native Sweden, and has translated numerous short pieces, as well as a booklet: Life by Drowning: Enlightenment through Law and Gospel (2008, from Kyrkofromhet). He is the founder and president of the International Giertz Society. Tuesday, 14 September 2010 9:00 a.m. - Noon Continental Breakfast, Matins (9:30), Lectures (10:00) Noon - 1:30 p.m. Lunch Break (lunch is not provided) 1:30 - 3:30 Screening of The Hammer of God - the brand-new feature length FILM based on the entire first novella First Trinity Lutheran Church 535 N. Neville St. Pittsburgh, Penn. 15213 U.S.A. There is no cost, but you must register: 412-683-4121 x2; [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Rev. Eric R. Andrae President, Intl. Giertz Society 535 N. Neville, Pgh. 15213 USA 412.683.4121 - http://www.lsfpgh.com/about-bo-giertz -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Rev. Eric R. Andrae Lutheran Student Fellowship & International Student Ministry We offer rides to all events - just ask! First Trinity Church (LCMS) - Sunday worship 11AM The only Lutheran parish in Pittsburgh doing full-time campus ministry! 535 N. Neville, Pgh. 15213 USA - 412.683.4121 - www.LSFPgh.com
