Introduction to the Heidelberg Catechism: Sources, History, and Theology Bierma, Lyle D. cover image

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  • 224 Pages
  • Publisher: Baker Book House
  • Publication Date: August 2005
  • ISBN: SBIERMLYDINTRODUCTIONTOTHEHEI9780801031175

Introduction to the Heidelberg Catechism: Sources, History, and Theology

Bierma, Lyle D.

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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.

Listen to a 36-part lecture by Joel Beeke entitled Heidelberg Catechism.
(Sermon Audio)

About the Authors

Lyle D. Bierma (PhD, Duke University) is professor of systematic theology at Calvin Theological Seminary.

Charles D. Gunnoe Jr (PhD, University of Virginia) is associate professor of history at Aquinas College.

Karin Y. Maag (PhD, 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.

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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.

Listen to a 36-part lecture by Joel Beeke entitled Heidelberg Catechism.
(Sermon Audio)

About the Authors

Lyle D. Bierma (PhD, Duke University) is professor of systematic theology at Calvin Theological Seminary.

Charles D. Gunnoe Jr (PhD, University of Virginia) is associate professor of history at Aquinas College.

Karin Y. Maag (PhD, 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.

  • Cover Type:
  • 224 Pages
  • Publisher: Baker Book House
  • Publication Date: August 2005
  • ISBN: SBIERMLYDINTRODUCTIONTOTHEHEI9780801031175