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100	1		_aLuther, Martin, _d1483-1546
245	1	3	_aAn Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-02-01
508			_aProduced by Charles Aldarondo, Keren Vergon, David King, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
520			_a"An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism" by Joseph Stump is an instructional guide written in the early 20th century, designed to aid catechetical instruction within the Lutheran Church. The book serves as a detailed exposition of Martin Luther's Small Catechism, aiming to provide pastors and catechumens with an analysis, outline, and summary that deepens understanding of Christian doctrine and practice. The opening of the text outlines the author's intent to support pastors with a structured teaching method while giving catechumens the opportunity for review at home. Stump emphasizes the two-fold objective: facilitating effective oral instruction and ensuring the teachings are retained in memory. The mantra of continuous simplicity underpins the work, as Stump strives to enhance the original catechism's teachings while remaining true to Luther's core messages. This section establishes a foundational understanding of the catechism's importance and sets the stage for the subsequent detailed exploration of Christian principles such as the Ten Commandments, the Creed, and the sacraments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aLutheran Church -- Catechisms -- English
700	1		_aStump, Joseph, _d1866-1935
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9912
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