Discover the original 1647 Westminster Shorter Catechism, reproduced as a faithful facsimile.
This edition presents a rare, printer-prepared copy of the Shorter Catechism from the Westminster Assembly. It offers a tactile look at the text as it appeared in a key period of church history and provides context from the era.
- Includes the Shorter Catechism as first agreed upon by the Assembly of Divines at Westminster, with scholarly notes on provenance and printing
- Features a historical account and a bibliography by William Carruthers
- Aimed at readers of theology, church history, and 17th‑century religious texts
- Useful for students, researchers, and collectors who value primary editions and the history of Uniformity in Religion
Ideal for readers of Reformed theology, liturgy, and early modern ecclesiastical history.
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This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, an esteemed piece of religious literature, is an insightful guide to the Westminster Shorter Catechism, a foundational document of Presbyterian doctrine. The catechism, developed by the Westminster Assembly of Divines in the 17th century, continues to serve as a comprehensive statement of Christian faith and practice. Through a series of questions and answers, the book explores the fundamental doctrines of Christianity, including the nature of God, the person and work of Christ, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the obligations of human beings in response to God's revelation. The author's thorough examination of each topic provides readers with a deep understanding of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, its historical context, and its enduring relevance for Christian thought and practice. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331860372_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331860372
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331860372
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)