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Martin Luther wrote the Small Catechism as a succinct explanation of the basics of Christian faith to be used in parishes and homes. Includes explanations of the Ten Commandments, the Creed, and the Lord's Prayer, Luther's own preface to the 1531 edition, Sacrament of Baptism, Sacrament of the Altar, instructions to the head of the household, Household Chart of Bible Passages, Marriage Booklet, Baptismal Booklet, and woodcuts from the 1536 edition of the Small Catechism.

This volume is excerpted from The Annotated Luther series, volume 4 (Pastoral Writings).

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  1. Cover
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  1. Half Title, Title Page, Copyright
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  1. Contents
  2. pp. v-vi
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  1. Publisher’s Note about The Annotated Luther Study Edition
  2. pp. vii-viii
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  1. Series Introduction
  2. Hans J. Hillerbrand, Kirsi I. Stjerna, Timothy J. Wengert
  3. pp. ix-xii
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  1. Abbreviations
  2. pp. xiii-xiv
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  1. Introduction
  2. Timothy J. Wengert
  3. pp. 201-211
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  1. The Small Catechism, 1529
  2. pp. 212-252
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  1. Image Credits
  2. p. 505
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  1. Back Cover
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