The concept of simul grasps the essence of Luther's theology, at the same time as it broadens the perspective and goes beyond the traditional solas.

This volume introduces an important concept which hitherto has not gotten the recognition it deserves. The concept simul, the idea of a both-and in theology, is primarily associated with the Lutheran understanding of justification. The formula simul iustus et peccator is a shorthand for the nucleus and heart of the Reformation. But the concept, which implies a tension or even a paradox, appears to play a significant role in other areas of theological reflection. This volume highlights a number of areas in which this idea historically has played an important role, as well as its potential in the contemporary conversation. The aim of the work is to provide an informed and readable introduction to the simul concept in various areas of systematical theology and Biblical exegesis.

Vorwort
The concept simul, is primarily associated with the Lutheran understanding of justification. The formula simul iustus et peccator is a shorthand for the nucleus and heart of the Reformation. But the concept, which implies a tension or even a paradox, appears to play a significant role in other areas of theological reflection. This volume highlights a number of areas in which this idea historically has played an important role, as well as its potential in the contemporary conversation. The aim of the work is to provide an informed and readable introduction to the simul concept in various areas of systematical theology and Biblical exegesis.

Autorentext
Dr. Robert Kolb ist Professor em. für Systematische Theologie am Concordia Seminary in Saint Louis, USA.Dr. Daniel Johansson is Lecturer in New Testament Studies and Academic Dean at the Lutheran School of Theology, Gothenburg.Dr. Torbjörn Johansson is Lecturer in Systematical Theology and Rector of the Lutheran School of Theology, Gothenburg.Timothy J. Wengert ist em. Professor für Kirchengeschichte am Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, USA.Dr. Oswald Bayer ist Professor em. für Systematische Theologie an der Universität Tübingen.Mark Christopher Mattes, Ph.D., is Professor of Philosophy and Theology at the Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa, USA.Dr. Robert Kolb ist Professor em. für Systematische Theologie am Concordia Seminary in Saint Louis, USA.Dr. Torbjörn Johansson is Lecturer in Systematical Theology and Rector of the Lutheran School of Theology, Gothenburg.Dr. Daniel Johansson is Lecturer in New Testament Studies and Academic Dean at the Lutheran School of Theology, Gothenburg.Dr. Christopher B. Brown is Associate Professor of Church History at Boston University.Dr. Günter Frank ist Direktor der Europäischen Melanchthon-Akademie Bretten und außerplanmäßiger Professor am Karlsruher Institut für Technologie.Dr. Bruce Gordon is Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Yale Divinity School.Barbara Mahlmann-Bauer ist Professorin em. für Neuere deutsche Literatur an der Universität Bern.Tarald Rasmussen ist Professor für Kirchengeschichte an der Universität Oslo.Dr. Violet Soen is Associate Professor for Early Modern History at the Faculty of Arts at the University of Leuven.Dr. Zsombor Tóth is Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Literary Studies at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.Dr. Günther Wassilowsky ist Professor für Kirchengeschichte an der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.Prof. Dr. Siegrid Westphal ist Inhaberin des Lehrstuhls für Geschichte der Frühen Neuzeit an der Universität Osnabrück sowie Direktorin des Forschungszentrums Institut für Kulturgeschichte der Frühen Neuzeit.