The theology of the Heidelberg catechism : a reformation synthesis / Lyle D. Bierma.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Bierma, Lyle D., author.

Series:

• Columbia series in Reformed theology.
• Columbia series in Reformed theology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Heidelberger Katechismus.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 249 pages )

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Louisville, Kentucky : Westminster John Knox Press, [2013]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Heidelberg Catechism, first approved in 1563, is a confessional document of the Protestant movement considered one of the most ecumenical of the confessions. Published to coincide with the catechism's 450th anniversary, this book explores the Heidelberg Catechism in its historical setting and emphasizes the catechism's integration of Lutheran and Reformed traditions in all of its major doctrines. An appendix contains a translation of the Heidelberg Catechism recently prepared and adopted by three of the Reformed denominations that recognize the catechism as one of their confessions: the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the Reformed Church in America, and the Christian Reformed Church in North America.

Contents:

• Introduction
• Theme and structure of the Heidelberg Catechism : Q/A 1-2
• Law and Gospel : Q/A 3-19
• Providence and predestination : Q/A 20-28
• Christ and the Holy Spirit : Q/A 29-64
• The sacraments : Q/A 65-85
• Covenant : Q/A 65-85
• Good works and gratitude : Q/A 86-129
• Ecumenical reflections on the Heidelberg Catechism
• Appendix: CRC-RCA-PC(USA) translation of the Heidelberg Catechism (2011).

Notes:

• Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-242) and index.
• Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

• 9781611643183
• 161164318X