# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1941_S821
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Publication Matters 821

ur. rapidly changing times. Such a method demands a blend of
galistic awareness of synodical limitations and commercial feasi-
ilities and of eager idealism in leading the way toward improved

iterary facilities and standards. Patient and constructive criticism

many correspondents is welcomed also during the coming years.

THe GENERAL LITERATURE BoarpD
Ricuarp R. CAEMMERER, Secretary

Concerning a Lutheran Commentary

(Memorial 715)
_. WHEREAS, Religious and social unrest and confusion drive men
tudy of the revealed Word of God, and the

hurch of the puré confession of the sola Scriptura should, for the
p and of the world at large, take the

efit of its own membershi
ition of leadership in stimulating and providing equipment for

Z ch study; therefore be it
Resolved, That this convention authorize the publication of
‘ utheran commentary of the Scriptures on a subscription basis
ver a period of about ten years, subsidizing publication costs, if
ecessary, from synodical funds; and be it furthermore

: ‘Resolved, That the General Literature Board shail designate

ditorial committee, to be ratified by the Synodical Praesidium,
jhich shall, in consultation with the Literature Board, assign

uthorship, specify format, and otherwise guide production of
commentary providing faithful and helpful interpretation of the
. Scriptures, together with such apparatus as is necessary
‘the more scientific study of Holy Writ.

Tue GENERAL LITERATURE BoarpD
Ricuarp R. CAEMMERER, Secretary

Report of Committee 8

“4; Your Committee recommends that Synod accept the report
express its appreciation of the efficient work of the General
ature Board.
2. In view of the popularity of the devotional booklets your

smmittee recommends that Synod express its gratification over
ich God has given to these booklets and that

Board to continue this project.

Be In regard to the publication of the Lutheran Commentary
ur Committee recommends that Synod instruct the Board of
ectors. of Concordia Publishing House, in conjunction with the
sneral Literature Board, to continue its study of the problem.
blishing a Lutheran Commentary and to undertake the pub-

ication of the first volumes of such a commentary if and when

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