The Heidelberg Catechism, one of the most famous volumes on Christian truth produced in the times of the Reformation, consists of 52 sections called Lord's Days, and comprises 129 questions and answers. It is preeminently a book of comfort, addressing itself to the heart as well as the intellect, and is still a foundational work for thousands of churches across the globe. The Classic Studies on the Heidelberg Catechism collection presents many of the defining late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century studies on the Heidelberg Catechism. Thanks to such notable authors as Henry J. Kuiper, George W. Richards, and Otto Thelemann, Classic Studies on the Heidelberg Catechism interprets, translates, and contextualizes the the history of the Catechism and the important doctrines contained therein. The collection’s 16 volumes and nearly 5,000 pages have had an enduring impact on the Catechism and its impact on the Reformed faith. This exceptional library provides easy access to a wealth o...

Creeds, Confessions, and Declarations are all central documents for the Christian faith. Intended for distilling the essential beliefs of Christianity, for education, and spiritual practice, these historic documents of the Christian Church open up insight into the tradition and Orthodox teachings of Christianity. Imagine studying Romans 6—and then seeing if it came up at the Council of Nicea, Trent, or the Synod of Dort. Imagine seeing how the Augsburg Confession, the Arminian Confession, and the Schleitheim Confession use 1 Peter 5. And then imagine Luther’s Catechism, the Heidelberg Catechism, the Westminster Catechism, and the Orthodox Catechism all showing you their use of Genesis 2.

Thelemann’s exposition on the Heidelberg Catechism is a faithful representation of the doctrines and truths which constitute the heritage of the Reformed churches, and to which most of these churches are still devoted in faithful allegiance and loyalty of heart. The type of doctrine which is characteristic of the Reformed churches in all lands has been the means of making heroes and martyrs in the warfare of faith, and these truths, consecrated by the sufferings and blood of many faithful witnesses, are left to the church as a priceless legacy. The Reformed church will hold in undying remembrance the labors of Zwingli and Calvin, Frederick the Pious and his co-laborers, and of the host of those who have labored to establish the church upon the immovable foundation of the pure Word of God. An Aid to the Heidelberg Catechism provides practical exposition of the Heidelberg Catechism; the text of the questions and answers is based upon that of the first edition of the catechism...

Creeds, Confessions, and Declarations are all central documents for the Christian faith. Intended for distilling the essential beliefs of Christianity, for education, and spiritual practice, these historic documents of the Christian Church open up insight into the tradition and Orthodox teachings of Christianity. Imagine studying Romans 6—and then seeing if it came up at the Council of Nicea, Trent, or the Synod of Dort. Imagine seeing how the Augsburg Confession, the Arminian Confession, and the Schleitheim Confession use 1 Peter 5. And then imagine Luther’s Catechism, the Heidelberg Catechism, the Westminster Catechism, and the Orthodox Catechism all showing you their use of Genesis 2.