%0 Journal Article
%T The structure and dynamics of Luther¡¯s Catec
%A K Zwanepol
%J Acta Theologica
%D 2011
%I 
%X This contribution deals with the structure of Luther¡¯s Catechism, one of Protestant basic texts. First an outline is given of the history of the composition of the text. Next some remarks are made on Luther¡¯s purpose in bringing out this Catechism. The more as scholarly discussion about it raised attention is paid to the structure of Luther¡¯s Catechism. Our conclusion is that the five parts of this Catechism are best understood in a circular form which challenges its users to go through the material time and again. Only then its specific dynamics will manifest itself which make Luther¡¯s Catechism very suitable for instruction about the Christian Faith at several levels. Following this impetus this Catechism against a tradition of misuse as a confessional text book might be recaptured as life book which proves to be useful in handing down the relevancy of Protestant tradition in the entire faith community.
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