An Introduction to the Heidelberg Catechism Sources, History, and Theology by Ly

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Examines the historical and theological background of the Heidelberg Catechism and includes the first-ever English translations of two of its major sources--Ursinus's Smaller and Larger Catechisms.

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This work examines key aspects of the development of the Heidelberg Catechism, including historical background, socio-political origins, purpose, authorship, sources, and theology. The book includes the first ever English translations of two major sources of the Heidelberg Catechism--Ursinus's Smaller and Larger Catechisms--and a bibliography of research on the document since 1900. Students of the Reformed tradition and the Protestant Reformation will value this resource.

Author Biography

Lyle D. Bierma (Ph.D., Duke University) is professor of systematic theology at Calvin Theological Seminary. Charles D. Gunnoe Jr. (Ph.D., University of Virginia) is associate professor of history at Aquinas College. Karin Y. Maag (Ph.D., University of St. Andrews) is director of the Meeter Center at Calvin College. Paul W. Fields is theological librarian and curator of the Meeter Center at Calvin College.

Long Description

This work examines key aspects of the development of the Heidelberg Catechism, including historical background, socio-political origins, purpose, authorship, sources, and theology. The book includes the first ever English translations of two major sources of the Heidelberg Catechism--Ursinus's Smaller and Larger Catechisms--and a bibliography of research on the document since 1900.Students of the Reformed tradition and the Protestant Reformation will value this resource.

Review Quote

"An Introduction to the Heidelberg Catechism is a valuable addition to studies on the magisterial catechism ratified at Heidelberg. First, it summarizes and updates scholarly research on the purpose and authorship of the catechism. Second, it breaks new ground on the historical origins and the theological sources and orientation of the catechism. Third, it offers a helpful summary and bibliography of the early editions and translations of the catechism as well as a thorough bibliography of studies on the catechism since 1900. Finally, and most importantly, it provides the first English translations of Zacharias Ursinus's Smaller Catechism and Larger Catechism, from which so much of the Heidelberg Catechism was drawn."--Joel R. Beeke, president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary"This multifaceted volume contains invaluable resources for understanding the Heidelberg Catechism. The various authors make distinctive contributions toward understanding the background and theology of the catechism with the centerpiece being the translations of Ursinus's two catechisms, which provide fascinating parallels to the Heidelberg Catechism itself. Anyone interested in the Heidelberg Catechism will have their understanding and appreciation enriched by these studies."--I. John Hesselink, Albertus Van Raalte Professor of Theology, emeritus, Western Theological Seminary"Everyone who cherishes the Heidelberg Catechism will want to read this book, for Bierma and the contributors he has assembled have made this warm and precise statement of the faith even more accessible. This book will leave those unfamiliar with the Heidelberg Catechism wondering how they could have missed a theological gem of such brilliance. Rarely does a book about a classic text do justice to the original. This one comes close."--Darryl Hart, director of fellowship programs and scholar-in-residence, Intercollegiate Studies Institute "This excellent study of the background to the Heidelberg Catechism is a splendid addition to the growing number of studies in Reformation and post-Reformation thought. Scholars and students will welcome its attention to detail, bibliographical references, and measured judgments. This is also a book for all Christians who love the Heidelberg Catechism. These pages are a treasure store of information on one of the truly great documents of the Reformed church."--Sinclair B. Ferguson, professor of systematic theology, Westminster Theological Seminary, Dallas

Details ISBN0801031176 Author Paul W. Fields Short Title INTRO TO THE HEIDELBERG CATECH Series Texts and Studies in Reformation and Post-Reformation Though Language English ISBN-10 0801031176 ISBN-13 9780801031175 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 238.42 Year 2005 Imprint Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group Subtitle Sources, History, and Theology Place of Publication Ada, MI Country of Publication United States Residence MI, US Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780801031175 UK Release Date 2005-09-01 AU Release Date 2005-09-01 NZ Release Date 2005-09-01 US Release Date 2005-09-01 Pages 224 Publisher Baker Publishing Group Publication Date 2005-09-01 Audience Undergraduate We've got this

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