A sketch of the Christian's catechism
By: William Ames ; translated by Todd M. Rester ; introduced by Joel R. Beeke and Todd M. Rester.
Series: Classic reformed theology -- v. 1
Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, Mich
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 253
ISBN-13: 9781601780454
Subjects: Heidelberger Katechismus; Reformed Church -- Catechisms
Work titles: Catecheseos Christ Sciagraphia .
Description: Ames's method in this book is not an analysis of the Catechism itself. Rather, he chooses a particular text of Scripture that supports the main thoughts for a given Lord's Day. While the exposition is directly from the Bible, Ames's doctrinal conclusions interact with the corresponding Questions and Answers of the Heidelberg Catechism. Joel R. Beeke and Todd M. Rester's introduction provides valuable background on Ames and his work. Rester's fresh translation from the Latin opens several avenues of interest for modern day English readers. Historians of 16th and 17th century thought will value the critical English translation of a much neglected text, and the fact that it demonstrates the interaction between English Puritanism and the Dutch Further Reformation. Reformed pastors will also take interest in this, as it provides another important resource on a classic doctrinal standard. - Publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Biographical and historical introduction; title: A sketch of the Christian's catechism; title: Lord's day 1 (Psalm 4:6-8); title: Lord's day 2 (Romans 7:7); title: Lord's day 3 (Romans 5:12); title: Lord's day 4 (Ephesians 5:6); title: Lord's day 5 (Romans 8:3); title: Lord's day 6 (1 Timothy 3:16); title: Lord's day 7 (Acts 16:31); title: Lord's day 8 (Matthew 28:29); title: Lord's day 9 (Revelation 4:11); title: Lord's day 10 (Romans 11:36); title: Lord's day 11 (Acts 4:12); title: Lord's day 12 (Acts 2:36); title: Lord's day 13 (Matthew 16:16); title: Lord's day 14 (Matthew 1:20); title: Lord's day 15 (1 Peter 3:18); title: Lord's day 16 (John 10:17-18); title: Lord's day 17 (John 10:17-18); title: Lord's day 18 (Mark 16:19); title: Lord's day 19 (Matthew 25:31-38, etc.); title: Lord's day 20 (1 Corinthians 6:19); title: Lord's day 21 (Ephesians 5:25-27); title: Lord's day 22 (Philippians 3:20-21); title: Lord's day 23 (Romans 3:24-25); title: Lord's day 24 (James 2:22); title: Lord's day 25 (Romans 4:11); title: Lord's day 26 & 27 (Matthew 28:19); title: Lord's day 28 & 29 (1 Corinthians 10:16); title: Lord's day 30 (1 Corinthians 11:28-29); title: Lord's day 31 (Matthew 16:19); title: Lord's day 32; title: Lord's day 33 (Ephesians 4:20-24); title: Lord's day 34 (Exodus 20:1-3); title: Lord's day 35 (Exodus 20:4-6); title: Lord's day 36 & 37 (Exodus 20:7); title: Lord's day 38 (Exodus 20:8-11); title: Lord's day 39 (Exodus 20:12); title: Lord's day 40 (Exodus 20:13); title: Lord's day 41 (Exodus 20:14); title: Lord's day 42 (Exodus 20:15); title: Lord's day 43 (Exodus 20:16); title: Lord's day 44 (Exodus 20:17); title: Lord's day 45 (Ephesians 5:18); title: Lord's day 46 (Matthew 6:9-13); title: Lord's day 47 (Matthew 6:9); title: Lord's day 48 (Matthew 6:10); title: Lord's day 49 (Matthew 6:10); title: Lord's day 50 (Matthew 6:11); title: Lord's day 51 (Matthew 6:12); title: Lord's day 52 (Matthew 6:13); title: Lord's day 52, cont. (Matthew 6:13).