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Two Short Catechisms (1700)

by John Owen

Two companion catechisms for congregational instruction in Reformed theology. The briefer *Lesser Catechism* distills core doctrine into memorable Q&A for younger learners, while the *Greater Catechism* expands each point through 27 chapters — covering Scripture, the Trinity, election, the Fall, Christ's person and threefold office, calling, justification, sanctification, the sacraments, the church, and resurrection. Dense with proof texts and sharp polemical notes against Rome and Arminianism, the work reflects Owen's high-Calvinist conviction that sovereign grace alone saves.
Chapters
4
Word count
10,064
Type
Catechism
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Table of contents

  1. 01 At the Bible in Newgate Street 231 words
  2. 02 To My Loving Neighbors and Christian Friends 710 words
  3. 03 The Lesser Catechism 849 words
  4. 04 The Greater Catechism 8,163 words
Front matter (1 section)

Title Page

Doctor John Owen's TWO SHORT CATECHISMS, Wherein the PRINCIPLES OF THE Doctrine of Christ Are Unfolded and Explained.

Proper for all Persons to Learn before they be admitted to the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, and Compos'd by Him for the use of all Congregations in General.

The Second Edition.

Come you Children, hearken to me, I will teach you the Fear of the Lord, Psalm 34:11.

LONDON: Printed for, and Sold by Will. Marshal at the Bible in Newgate-street: Where you may be supplied with most of Doctor Owen's Works. Likewise the true Effigies of Doctor Owen: Also other Effigies, as Mr. Caryl, Mr. Mead, Mr. Baxter, Mr. Clark, &c.

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