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.

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.

The following sketch of the history and literature of the Heidelberg Catechism, and of its adoption in the Netherlands, will be found interesting to the general reader, and especially worthy of the attention of those to whom all authentic information touching the Heidelberg Catechism is important. It contains a course of historical lectures on this subject, originally designed for van Alpen’s students in the Theological Seminary in New Brunswick. The importance of the Heidelberg Catechism cannot be minimized, as Alpen states in the introduction: “The Heidelberg Catechism exerted the most powerful influence upon the destinies of entire nations and kingdoms. It decided the constitution of a whole republic. It was the basis upon which the freedom of a powerful religious party was founded.” In the Logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. Important terms link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library....