The Primitive Institution, or a Seasonable Discourse of Catechizing: Wherein Is Shown, the Antiquity, Benefits and Necessity Thereof; Together With ... of This National Church (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lancelot Addison

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483601683 ISBN 13: 9780483601680

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Rediscover the power of catechizing for church renewal.

This concise examination argues for catechizing as a timeless tool to heal and strengthen the church, tracing its antiquity, benefits, and essential role in national religious life.

In thoughtful, accessible prose, the work explains why catechizing matters, how it has shaped Christian practice across ages, and what it takes to implement it with diligence today. It speaks to ministers, lay readers, and anyone interested in the tract’s steady case for education, unity, and faithful living within the church.

• Explore the historical roots and purpose of catechizing in Christian tradition.
• Understand how disciplined instruction can inform beliefs and transform behavior.
• Learn how this approach can address contemporary church challenges with clarity and purpose.
• Consider guidance for ministers and congregations aiming for consistent, faithful practice.

Ideal for readers of early modern religious writings, church history, and practical theology, this edition speaks to those seeking a thoughtful, accessible case for catechetical ministry today.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483601683
• ISBN 13: 9780483601680
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 260