Learning to Pray : The Heidelberg Catechism’s Teaching on Prayer in its Sixteenth-Century Context
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Hardback or Cased Book
Book Series
Reformed Historical Theology
ISBN-10
3525502222
ISBN-13
9783525502228
Edition
1. Edition
Publisher
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG
Imprint
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jun 16th, 2025
Print length
348 Pages
Weight
687 grams
Dimensions
23.50 x 16.00 x 2.90 cms
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True prayer arises from the heart
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.
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