VDMA: Verbum Domini Manet in Aeternum was an early confession of the Reformation: "the Word of the Lord remains forever."
The square VDMA design is an original trademark since 1987 of Lutheran Quarterly, Inc., and should not be used without permission from the managing editor Virgil Thompson, 
​vftonlummi@gmail.com.
Lutheran Quarterly, New Series: a journal for the Evangelical Lutheran Church everywhere, discussing its history and theology. Lutheran Quarterly appears in Spring, Summer Autumn & Winter issues each year.

The aims of the New Series are to provide a forum for:
  • the discussion of Christian Faith and life on the basis of the Lutheran Confession
  • the application of the principles of the Lutheran Church to the changing problems of religion and society
  • the fostering of world Lutheranism
  • the promotion of understanding between Lutherans and other Christians
Lutheran Quarterly is indexed in America with (ISSN 0024-7499):
  • History and Life,
  • Ecumenical Review,
  • Historical Abstracts,
  • Index to Religious Periodical Literature,
  • Luther Jahrbuch and
  • Religious Index One: Periodicals.
Lutheran Quarterly, Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit society under the laws of the State of Wisconsin, May 21, 1984.

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A Place That Knows Me - A Sermon by Gerhard Forde

The latest Forde sermon is available to read here. 

​It is Finished - A Good Friday Sermon by Gerhard Forde
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​In partnership with 1517, and as submitted to Lutheran Quarterly by Marianna Forde.
​Read here.
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Donating LQ to Seminaries

Thanks to a generous donation from Robert and Pauline Kolb, a permanent subscription to Lutheran Quarterly has been arranged for the Mekane Yesus Seminary in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and the entire back run of Lutheran Quarterly, New Series delivered. Pictured below is Takele Kebede Busha, Mekane Yesus Seminary head librarian, taking delivery of the journals.

This very generous endowment is the first of what the Lutheran Quarterly Board hopes will be more endowed subscriptions to seminaries in the majority world. Prospective donors are encouraged to inquire of LQ Managing Editor Bud Thompson as to the particulars of sponsorship.
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New from LQ Books

New titles in the LQ Books Series are now available! Click here to learn more about LQ Books, an imprint of Fortress Press.
Lutheran Quarterly is pleased to offer this collection of essays honoring the life and work of Dr. Timothy J. Wengert, and presented to him on the occasion of his seventieth birthday. 
In these essays, Wengert's students, colleagues, and peers follow in their honoree's footsteps by highlighting the practical and pastoral implications of a rich tapestry of Reformation topics organized into three parts.
In Part One, Luther and a diverse cast of colleagues are considered in light of their significance for today. In Part Two, the texts of the Reformation are examined, opening to Part Three, where the formation of faith through catechesis and the life of the church bring the book to a close.

"What Melanchthon said about Caspar Cruciger applies equally to the preacher and teacher, Timothy Wengert: “In his unfathomable mercy, God gives the church outstanding teachers so that others may be instructed and taught by their words and writings and roused to love God by
their example.”" - Oswald Bayer

Available for pre-order.

LQ Establishes Oliver K. Olson Endowment

The establishment of an endowment fund in honor of LQ founder Oliver K. Olson has met with great success, having now met the goal of $30,000.
In addition to this important fund, Dr. Olson was honored for his work at a banquet held in conjunction with the LQ annual meeting. Speakers at the event included Paul Rorem, Robert Kolb, Walter "Skip" Sundberg, John Pless, and Virgil "Bud" Thompson. Dr. Olson himself offered reflections on his career, early influences in his life, and the legacy of Lutheran Quarterly.
Pictures from the event appear below.
Thank you to all who made the event possible. If you would like to contribute to the Oliver K. Olson Endowment Fund, please contact managing editor Bud Thompson: email vftonlummi@gmail.com or phone 410-516-6987.
Lutheran Quarterly, New Series continues the tradition of Lutheran Quarterly (1949-1977), 
Evangelical Review (founded 1849), Lutheran Church Review (1882), and
the Augustana Quarterly (1922)