Kathryn Pohlmann Duffy

That Divine and Most Excellent Gift

Preaching & Worship

“In this book, Mark Bangert's voice comes through so clearly. The fact that this volume was still in progress when he died allows the reader a window into his thinking while still at work. Here we see Mark's tenacity in exploring Luther as well as his familiarity with wide-ranging topics that provide new insights into Luther's intent and reveal intriguing possibilities for further research. In true Bangert form, the scholarship is well-founded, concise, and precise while also being set in a practical frame, always using Luther's question, "What does this mean?" Readers will find here a companion inviting them to explore more deeply how and why we preach, teach, and make music in the church, and what all this " singen und sagen " is about.”