Communism and Socialism
by C.F.C. Walther
A brief, yet thorough review of the Christian rejection of Socialist and Communist ideologies.
From four lectures given by Walther, and first published in 1879
That our American people may be enabled the better to understand the true character of Communism, that they may see its blackness in the light of God's Word, that they may be warned against its dreadful influences, that man may be benefited, and God glorified, this English translation of Dr. Walther's excellent lectures is herewith dedicated to the American Public, but especially to those who may desire to acquaint themselves with the secret of our nation's troubles.
110 pages
About the Author:
C.F.W. Walther (1811-1887) was educated at the University of Leipzig, tutored for the Loeber family in Cahla, was or dained in 1837 and briefly accepted a parish in Bräunsdorf, before sailing to America in 1838 with the Saxon Immigration, In 1878 he received an honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. He married Emilie Bünger (1812-1885), also one of the original Saxon immigrants. For forty-six years Walther was the pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Saint Louis. He also taught at. and was president of Concordia Seminary, Saint Louis, from 1850 until his death. He served as the president of the Synod from its founding in 1847 to 1850. In 1864 he was again elected president and served until 1878.
