Heidelberg Catechism
The Heidelberg Catechism is an important Living Faith
document for churches of the Evangelical, Reformed, Christian and
Congregational heritage that had its birth in the midst of the
Protestant Reformation.
document for churches of the Evangelical, Reformed, Christian and
Congregational heritage that had its birth in the midst of the
Protestant Reformation.
The Heidelberg Catechism, considered the "most ecumenical of the
confessions of the Protestant Churches" was first published on
January 19, 1563, in Heidelberg, Germany at the request of
Frederick III, who wanted a catechism book written that united
Lutheran and Reformed beliefs.
confessions of the Protestant Churches" was first published on
January 19, 1563, in Heidelberg, Germany at the request of
Frederick III, who wanted a catechism book written that united
Lutheran and Reformed beliefs.
Zacharias Ursinus and Casper Olevianus were chosen to author the
Catechism. Zacharias Ursinus, age 28, a professor of theology at
Heidelberg University, wrote most of the Catechism. Casper
Olevianus, age 26, a gifted biblical preacher, assisted in the project
and was given the responsibility for a final revision and translation
into German.
Catechism. Zacharias Ursinus, age 28, a professor of theology at
Heidelberg University, wrote most of the Catechism. Casper
Olevianus, age 26, a gifted biblical preacher, assisted in the project
and was given the responsibility for a final revision and translation
into German.
The Heidelberg Catechism explains Reformation faith through
a series of questions and answers that explore the Apostles Creed,
Ten Commandments, the Lord's Prayer, and the Sacraments of
Baptism and Holy Communion. Each teaching in the Catechism is
based on Scripture and the biblical support texts can be read along
with the online version of the Heidelberg Catechism.
To read the Heidelberg Catechism online click here.
a series of questions and answers that explore the Apostles Creed,
Ten Commandments, the Lord's Prayer, and the Sacraments of
Baptism and Holy Communion. Each teaching in the Catechism is
based on Scripture and the biblical support texts can be read along
with the online version of the Heidelberg Catechism.
To read the Heidelberg Catechism online click here.
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