Project Gutenberg 1999-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 258 Luther, Martin 1483 1546 Bente, F. (Friedrich) 1858 1930 Bente, Friedrich Dau, W. H. T. (William Herman Theodore) 1864 1944 Dau, William Herman Theodore Martin Luther's Large Catechism, translated by Bente and Dau Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luther%27s_Large_Catechism This Etext prepared by Rev. Bob Smith "Martin Luther's Large Catechism" translated by F. Bente and W. H. T. Dau is a theological work written in the early 16th century during the Reformation. This catechism serves as a comprehensive guide to Christian doctrine, summarizing essential teachings derived from the Bible, particularly aimed at instructing clergy and laypersons alike about the foundations of faith, moral living, and the significance of the sacraments in the Lutheran tradition. At the start of the text, Luther presents a preface that emphasizes the necessity of the Catechism for all Christians, especially for pastors and preachers. He expresses his concern over the negligence in teaching the Catechism, which he sees as a vital summary of Scripture that is both accessible and crucial for spiritual growth. Luther advocates for daily engagement with this foundational material, arguing that understanding and practicing its teachings, such as the Ten Commandments, the Lord's Prayer, and the sacraments, is essential for both personal faith and leadership in the church. This opening portion sets the stage for a detailed exploration of these vital teachings, encouraging continuous learning and reflection among its readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Lutheran Church -- Catechisms -- English BX Text Christianity Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 306288 2025-08-01T10:52:26.457689 text/html 306109 2025-01-07T18:15:08.736656 text/html 200044 2025-08-01T10:52:33.967591 application/epub+zip 202811 2025-08-01T10:52:30.175640 application/epub+zip 169288 2025-08-01T10:52:28.921671 application/epub+zip 461098 2025-08-01T10:52:36.633098 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 447511 2025-08-01T10:52:32.963616 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 398394 2022-08-01T10:21:17.855986 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 288695 2025-08-01T10:52:26.115692 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 280693 2015-06-20T06:20:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 100912 2015-06-20T07:03:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18476 2025-08-01T10:52:36.773096 application/rdf+xml 25015 2025-08-01T10:52:29.433637 image/jpeg 4994 2025-08-01T10:52:29.174627 image/jpeg 197142 2025-08-01T10:52:26.483659 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia