Learning to Pray

The Heidelberg Catechism's Teaching on Prayer in its Sixteenth-Century Context

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Pieter Veerman in his work explains why the Heidelberg Catechism is a unique teacher of thankfulness in its sixteenth-century context. Veerman provides an in-depth theological analysis of Q&A 115-129. The author compares this teaching with Catholic, Lutheran, and Reformed catechetical writings, demonstrating that the Heidelberg Catechism is a synthesis of earlier theological thought. The explanation of the Lord's Prayer is central, as it is within the broader catechetical tradition. The Heidelberg Catechism's uniqueness lies in its thoughtful presentation and integration of various elements. By presenting catechetical answers in the form of prayers themselves, this catechism establishes itself as a valuable manual of piety. It differs from contemporaneous Catholic catechisms by emphasizing that true prayer arises from the heart. Its emphasis on the Holy Spirit is a distinctly Reformed feature.

Artikeldetails

EAN

9783525502228

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Buch

Maße

232 x 161 x 29 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2025

Verlag / Hersteller

Vandenhoeck + Ruprecht