The Lutheran Pioneer is a collection of articles on Christian spirituality, theology, and history. First published in 1874, this book has been a source of inspiration and guidance for generations of Lutheran faithful. Its essays cover a vast range of topics, from biblical exegesis to contemporary issues facing the church. Written by various ministers and laypeople from the Evangelical Lutheran Synodical Conference of North America, this book is a testament to the depth and diversity of the Lutheran tradition. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.