On what we might learn from Luther about ministry in a pandemic

Abstract

Many Christians are wondering what faithfulness requires during the pandemic. Luther’s reflections on a similar situation are contained in “Whether One May Flee a Deadly Plague,” a treatise written in response to a request for advice from Johann Hess, leader of the Reformation in Silesa. However, Luther’s views about the use of reason means his advice cannot simply be repristinated. Klink’s article explains Luther’s text in its historical context and gleans insights for our own to help readers think faithfully and rationally about their obligations during the time of COVID-19.