# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1947_S555
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PUBLICATION MATTERS - 665

Scholarly Commentary on the Bible
(Memorial 714)

 ‘Wuenrzas, At present there is no greater need for the stimulation
of the intellectual and spiritual life of our ministry than constant
‘and thorough study of the Scriptures; and
Wuereas, Such study should embrace also the ability and the
possibility to study individual texts at the hand of the original
‘Janguages of the Bible; and
; Wuereas, At present opportunities for studying Scripture texts
are hampered by the lack of a sound scholarly commentary of the
Bible; be it

Resolved, That Synod urge the Literature Board of Synod to
proceed at once to outline and implement an effective program for
the publication of such a commentary; and be it further

Resolved, That the Lutheran Academy for Scholarship be asked
to contribute of its scholarly resources toward the undertaking and
completion of this task. = ,,yryeRan AcapeMy FOR SCHOLARSHIP

Martin H. ScHarLEMANN, President
Committee 8 reported:

Wuereas, The Lutheran Academy for Scholarship has gra-
ciously offered to contribute of its scholarly resources towards
the preparation of a scholarly commentary on the Bible; and

Wuenreas, The General Literature Board has been charged with
the responsibility of supervising the production of such a com-
mentary; therefore be it

Resolved, That the offer of the Lutheran Academy for Schol-
arship be gratefully acknowledged and referred to the General

Literature Board.
ACTION

Synod adopted this report and resolution.

Re Version of Spanish Bible
(Memorial 715)

The General Pastors’ Conference of the Argentine District
at its regular convention at Crespo, Entre Rios, Feb. 6 to 12, 1947,
deliberated on a notice sent by Dr. F. C. Streufert to President
S. H. Beckmann regarding the use of a certain version of the
Spanish Bible in official publications of our Church. After an
adequate discussion the following resolution was adopted: -

Resolved, That the General Pastors’ Conference of the Ar-
gentine District request Synod not to adopt at this time any reso-
lution that would make the use of any certain Spanish Bible
version in official publications obligatory, so that the individual
workers may find more time and opportunity to make a thorough