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title: 'History and Genius of the Heidelberg Catechism'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
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authors:
- 'John Williamson Nevin'
date: 1847-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Reformation History'
- 'Creeds and Confessions'
- 'American Presbyterian and Reformed History'
scriptures:
- 'Romans 3'
- 'John 6'
- 'Matthew 26'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/nevin-1847-history-and-genius-of-the-heidelberg-catechism
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# History and Genius of the Heidelberg Catechism

Survey of the Heidelberg Catechism's origin, development, and reception from the Reformation to America. Covers its theology, sacramental controversies, and role in Reformed confessions.

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