Includes bibliographical references (p. [393]-441) and index
Consolation in rite and word in the later Middle Ages -- The consolation tradition in the Latin church -- Suffering and consolation in late medieval mysticism -- Suffering and salvation in the early Luther -- Suffering and the theology of the cross -- Early evangelical consolation literature -- Pastoral care of the sick and suffering in the evangelical church ordinances -- Later evangelical consolation literature I -- Later evangelical consolation literature II -- Lay suffering and solace
