author
Joseph Stump
1866–1935
A Lutheran pastor, teacher, and seminary president, he wrote clear, practical books that helped readers explore Christian doctrine, ethics, and the history of the Reformation. His best-known works aim to make serious theology readable for ordinary church members and students.
1 Audiobook
An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism
by Martin Luther, Joseph Stump
About the author
Born in 1866, Joseph Stump was an American Lutheran clergyman and religious writer. Sources consulted here describe him as educated at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, and at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia.
From 1887 to 1915, he served pastorates in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He later taught at the Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary and at the Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary, where he also served as president.
Stump wrote for readers who wanted theology explained plainly and usefully. His books include An Explanation of Luther’s Small Catechism, The Christian Life: A Handbook of Christian Ethics, Bible Teachings, and The Life of Philip Melanchthon, showing his interest in doctrine, Christian living, and Lutheran history.