The Commentary of Zacharias Ursinus on the Heidelberg Catechism (Classic Reprint)

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IN presenting the English Reader with a translation of the Theolo-gical
Lectures of Dr. Ursinus, upon the Heidelberg Catechism, it iii
presumed no apology is necessary, at least as far as the German Reformed
Church is concerned. Considering the character of Ursinus, his
acknowledged ability, and relations to the whole Reformed interest it is
a matter of great surprise, that some one has not IOllg since been. found
to undertake the arduous and difficult task which we haye vel'y imperfectly
accomplished. Many other works greatly inferior to this, have
been favored with translations, whilst no pains have been spared to give
them an extensive circulation, and yet no attempt has been made of lato
years to place these lectures in the handd of the English roader. And
what is stranger still, is the fact that the name of Ursinus himself,
than. whom no oue is more worthy of grateful and honorable recollection,
is in a great measure unknown, We have, therefore, been led to undertake

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