This is really three books in one: a study in church history; an essay in theology; and a bibliographical source for scholars working in various disciplines, and for librarians with catechisms of unsure provenance. Ian Green has written the first major study of the catechisms and techniques of catechizing used in early modern England, from the Reformation through to the Evangelical Revival. He begins by demonstrating the existence of several hundred different catechisms, with literally millions of copies circulating throughout the country, in parish churches, homes, schools and colleges. He then describes the techniques by which children, adolescents, and less well-educated adults were encouraged to master a specially simplified version of the core doctrines contained in the best-selling catechisms of the day, Ian Green goes on to indicate the high level of consensus and continuity in catechetical teaching, and suggests that such differences as there were consisted in either the disparity between the simpler message of many elementary works and the more demanding content of more sophisticated catechisms, or in the less predictable contrast between, on the one hand, the teaching of non-Calvinists and first generation Calvinists, and on the other, that of later Calvinists from Perkins to Westminster theologians. Catechetical teaching, especially on the Ten Commandments, covered all aspects of contemporary life and the book ends with an annotated list of catechisms which enables those with an interest in educational, literary, or linguistic history, or in political and social as well as religious history, to track down quickly works that could be of particular value to them.

A Christian ABC book with unique, visual, and enjoyable ways to learn the basics of Christianity. This book guides you from A to Z with special Biblical lessons of love for all ages. Each letter is educational and has spiritual significance. In these 26 letters, you will find close to 100 ancient and modern images used in the past 2000 years to express Christianity.

In this easy-to-read book, Peter Jeffery shows us just how tantalizingly enjoyable Bible teaching can be. With short but solid chapters he outlines the ABCs of the Christian faith. Each of the chapters is bite-sized. There is just enough to manage at one time, and there is much to nourish the mind as well as to warm the heart.

This text is a collection of phrases beginning with each letter of the alphabet; each phrase represents a behavior that will help readers find the joy of Jesus Christ. (Practical Life)

Newly illustrated book that teaches children the alphabet in a Catholic context. Now with sewn binding.

"A beautiful, inspirational book for children and adults to enjoy together. Each letter of the alphabet focuses on a different characteristic of God, with simple rhyming text and charming illustrations of children today"--Page 4 of cover

This board book, written by best-selling author Kevin DeYoung and illustrated by Don Clark, introduces young children to the big story of the Bible one letter at a time. --Publisher.

26 passages from Chesterton's works, arranged alphabetically by theme, offering his ideas on the Christian life.

With delightful illustrations, this fantastic book goes through the 26 Bible verses, one for each letter of the alphabet, giving children the opportunity to learn scripture while seeing them illustrated in a tangible way. This is a wonderful way to get children interested in Scripture and Learning!

Conveys the key concepts of Natural Church Development in an informative and easy reading style. Designed to be used with congregations who complete the NCD survey.