Classic Works on the Westminster Shorter Catechism (34 vols.)
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Overview
The question-and-answer form of catechesis was popularized by Martin Luther, with the goal of teaching the meaning and application of Scripture and the creeds, as opposed to simple memorization. Realizing that more modern clerical instruction has left many evangelicals without a foundation in basic doctrine, Reformed theologian J. I. Packer remarked, “For the rest of my life this is what I shall be at, trying to promote the catechism.” For centuries, the Westminster Shorter Catechism has been the standard in Reformed catechesis, introducing youth and new believers to fundamental doctrines, and constantly refreshing the faith of mature Christians.
Select Works on the Westminster Shorter Catechism includes 35 volumes of enduring scholarship, including John Flavel’s and Matthew Henry’s expositions, Thomas Watson’s A Body of Practical Divinity, James Fisher’s question-and-answer explanation of the Catechism, and Ashbel Green’s Lectures on the Shorter Catechism. A variety of classic resources ranging from history to criticism make this an invaluable resource for studying the Westminster Shorter Catechism.
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Get the most complete volume of the Westminster Standards: The Westminster Confession of Faith, Larger and Shorter Catechisms, and Subordinate Standards, and bolster your library of resources on the Westminster Assembly with Select Works on the Westminster Assembly (32 vols.).
Key Features
- Thirty-four classic resources on the Westminster Shorter Catechism
- Enduring works from Matthew Henry, Thomas Watson, Thomas Vincent, and others
- Various resources ranging from history to criticism
Product Details
- Title: Classic Works on the Westminster Shorter Catechism
- Volumes: 34
- Pages: 12,205
About the Westminster Assembly
The Westminster Assembly of Divines was a synod of British clergy, theologians, and members of Parliament during the lead-up to the British Civil War tasked with restructuring the Church of England. It began on July 1, 1643, with a sermon preached by William Twisse in the nave of Westminster Abbey. Most of the Assembly ceased attending meetings after the new regime required an oath of engagement to the Commonwealth in 1649, though nominal meetings continued into the 1650s. The Assembly produced the Westminster Confession of Faith, the Larger and Shorter Catechisms, liturgical manuals for the Churches of England and Scotland, and other subordinate standards. The Assembly worked in the Reformed tradition according to covenant theology, taking the Bible as the authoritative word of God. Though the Assembly’s work was repudiated during the restoration of the monarchy in 1660, the Confession of Faith and other standards remained the definitive Reformed confessional literature throughout the English-speaking world.
Reviews
4 ratings
Robert Ringland
1/28/2019
Why God? What does the creature exist for? Just look at the first question. What is man's chief end? This is the full package, what we have to do now is unravel or unpack the contents. Without God there can be no creation, Without creation it would be futile to make a creature, (for what purpose?) But God the Creator in his infinite wisdom can foresee the enjoyment his creature will embrace. In this state of enjoyment the creature is capable of bringing glorification to his Creator. Which is why he is created in the first place.. This is a fascinating little book with so much truth and insight of the Holy scriptures. One that should be found on any Bible reading student's shelf.
Steve Jameson
8/17/2018
Right now, I would settle on just Fisher's ... We start through a sermon series from the Catechism in September 2018, running through Dec 2019. Guess I will look elsewhere. Maybe CCEL or even Google Books ...
Jintae Seok
8/20/2016
Joshua Daniel Simmons
6/5/2014
I am having a HARD TIME understanding why this resource is so dormant in receiving bids from both Reformed Logos owners and the general Church History or Symbolics enthusiast.
CSL
2/26/2014
I'm excited to see this collection produced. The Shorter Catechism has been the primary tool for theological education among the Presbyterian and Reformed churches. The historical works, as well as the commentaries and sermons on it by Matthew Henry, John Brown, James Fisher, and Ashbel Green are particularly interesting.
