{"product_id":"the-large-catechism-of-martin-luther-paperback","title":"The Large Catechism of Martin Luther - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMartin Luther\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartin Luther's \u003cem\u003eLarge Catechism\u003c\/em\u003e presents a clear and comprehensive explanation of the central teachings of the Christian faith as understood within the Lutheran Reformation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Written in 1529 for the instruction of pastors and heads of households, \u003cem\u003eThe Large Catechism\u003c\/em\u003e expands upon the basic elements of Christian doctrine by offering detailed guidance on the Ten Commandments, the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Luther intended the work to serve as a practical teaching tool that would help both clergy and laypeople understand the foundations of Christian belief.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressing the challenges faced by the early Protestant churches, Luther emphasizes the importance of clear instruction in Scripture and the responsibilities of parents and teachers in the spiritual formation of the next generation. His explanations combine theological insight with pastoral concern, presenting doctrine in a direct and accessible manner intended for instruction within both church and household.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eLarge Catechism\u003c\/em\u003e, together with Luther's \u003cem\u003eSmall Catechism\u003c\/em\u003e, became one of the defining confessional texts of the Lutheran tradition and was later included in the \u003cem\u003eBook of Concord\u003c\/em\u003e of 1580. For nearly five centuries it has remained an essential work for the study of Reformation theology and the teaching of Christian doctrine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.24 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 07, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52610862285082,"sku":"9781604593471","price":22.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/5604\/6618\/files\/VHBiUdbLW99781604593471.webp?v=1785374726","url":"https:\/\/j-s-five-and-dime.myshopify.com\/products\/the-large-catechism-of-martin-luther-paperback","provider":"J \u0026 S Five and Dime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}