| Author |
Luther, Martin, 1483-1546 |
| Translator |
Smith, Robert E. |
| Title |
Luther's Little Instruction Book: The Small Catechism of Martin Luther
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luther%27s_Small_Catechism
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| Summary |
"Luther's Little Instruction Book: The Small Catechism of Martin Luther" by Luther is a religious text written during the early 16th century. This instructional book serves as a catechism, laying out foundational Christian teachings as established by Martin Luther during the Reformation. Its main topic involves educating believers on essential doctrines of the Christian faith, such as the Ten Commandments, the Apostles' Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the sacraments, aimed particularly at instructing families in their faith. The book is structured systematically, with each section detailing fundamental aspects of Christian belief. It begins with the Ten Commandments, explaining their meaning and significance for daily living. Following this, Luther presents the Apostles' Creed, focusing on key principles of faith including creation, redemption, and sanctification. The text further explores the Lord’s Prayer, emphasizing how to pray meaningfully and effectively. Additionally, it discusses the sacraments of Baptism and the Eucharist, detailing their spiritual benefits and the proper approach to administering and receiving them. Ultimately, Luther’s Small Catechism serves as both a guide for individual believers and a resource for parents in teaching their children about faith, encapsulating core Christian values in a clear and accessible manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
Lutheran Church -- Catechisms -- English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1670 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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