Member of our Facebook group, Erich Heidenreich, recommended A Summary of the Christian Faith (1568), by David Chytraeus (1531-1600), translated by Richard Dinda, introduction by Paul T. McCain, Repristination Press, Decatur, Illinois (1994). This is a translation of Chytraeus’ work originally titled Catechesis. Eric says: For further catechesis in addition to the Large Catechism I … Read more
Member of our Facebook group, Roni Grad, recommended A Small Catechism on Human Life, by John Pless, LCMS Ministries, St. Louis, 2006, also available from Concordia Publishing House. Examine topics such as abortion, bioethics, end-of-life, and sexuality — all through the biblical eyeglasses of Luther’s Small Catechism. Each chapter concludes with thoughtful discussion questions and … Read more
Member of our Facebook group, Bob Myers, recommended Teach These Things: Catechesis for the Lutheran Parish, by Lincoln Winters. published on LuLu. A catechesis that follows Luther’s outline for instruction. Prayerful and practical. Simple without being simplistic. This curriculum is appropriate for children, teens and adults. It can be used as an introduction to the faith, … Read more
Announcing a new deposit to the Document Library: A Short Exposition of Dr. Martin Luther’s Small Catechism [In the translation authorized by the Evangelical Lutheran Synodical Conference of North America], (St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1912). This Exposition also is added to SC Text Project page because the Exposition uses the Conference’s translation, which was not … Read more
Member of our Facebook group, John Frahm, recommended Teaching God’s Children His Teaching, by Robert Kolb (Concordia Seminary Press, 2012). “Classic” and “master” are overused words, but it seems no one disputes that Robert Kolb is a “master teacher” or that this guide is a ” classic introduction to Luther’s Small Catechism.” With recommendations by the … Read more