"Historical introductions to the symbolic books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church" is a research work of the famous author Friedrich Bente. The book analyzes in detail the symbolic books of the Lutheran Church, which are an important component of the Christian faith. The author examines in detail the origin and history of each of these documents, revealing their meaning and influence on believers. Friedrich Bente presents a broad overview of the history of symbolic books, their importance in the formation of church doctrine, and their influence on the development of Christianity. This book is not only a source of knowledge for students of theology and researchers of church history, but also a valuable auxiliary material for every Christian who seeks to better understand his faith and the historical roots of church doctrines.