Author(s):
Martin Luther
Publisher:
Concordia Publishing House
Year Published:
2005
Number of Pages:
295
Media Type:
Printed Book, Hard-Bound
Written by Martin Luther in 1529 in question and answer format, the
Small Catechism explores the Six Chief Parts of Christian Doctrine: the
Ten Commandments, the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, the Sacrament
of Holy Baptism, Confession, and the Sacrament of the Altar. Also
included are daily prayers, a table of duties for Christians in their
various callings in life, and a guide for Christians to use as they
prepare to receive Holy Communion.
Luther intended the catechism to be
a prayer book for individuals and families and a powerful tool for the
Christian life because it provides a brief, clear summary of God’s Word
on the essentials of the Christian faith.
Additional reference material includes: books of the Bible; the
creeds and confessions; an explanation of Luther's seal; an explanation
of the church year; fifty terms relating to worship and God's House; a
brief history of the time between the testaments; an outline of God's
salvation plan; and fifty Christian symbols and their meanings.
