Luther's Little Instruction Book
Martin Luther's Little Instruction Book: The Small Catechism of Martin Luther is a concise and accessible guide to the teachings of the Protestant Reformation. Written by Martin Luther in 1529, the Small Catechism is a summary of the basic beliefs of the Christian faith. It is divided into five sections: The Ten Commandments, The Apostles' Creed, The Lord's Prayer, The Sacrament of Holy Baptism, and The Sacrament of the Altar. The Ten Commandments provide a summary of the moral law, while the Apostles' Creed outlines the core beliefs of Christianity. The Lord's Prayer is a model for Christian prayer, and the Sacraments of Baptism and the Altar are the two sacraments of the Christian Church. The Small Catechism is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the teachings of the Protestant Reformation. It is a concise and accessible guide to the beliefs of the Christian faith, and provides a foundation for further study.
By Martin Luther · First published 1546 · Genre: Religious/Theology, Non-Fiction, Instructional/Educational · 9 chapters · 4,242 words
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The Simple Way a Father Should Present Them to His Household.
The First Commandment
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Martin Luther
- Date: 1546 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious/Theology, Non-Fiction, Instructional/Educational
- Length: 4,242 words
- Structure: 9 chapters, 186 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious/Theology — The book is written by Martin Luther, a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation, and is a catechism, which is a summary of the teachings of the Christian faith.
- Non-Fiction — The book is a collection of teachings from Martin Luther, and is not a work of fiction.
- Instructional/Educational — The book is intended to be an instructional guide for readers to learn about the teachings of the Christian faith.
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Catechisms · Christianity · English · Lutheran Church · amen · baptism · body · children · christ · commandment · commandments · death
Contents
- The Ten Commandments
- The Creed
- The Our Father
- The Sacrament of Holy Baptism
- How You Should Teach the Uneducated to Confess
- The Sacrament of the Altar
- Appendix I: How a Father Should Teach His Household to Conduct Morning and Evening Devotions
- Appendix II: How a Father Should Teach His Household to say Grace and Return Thanks at Meals
- Appendix III: The Home Chart