Commentary on the Heidelberg Catechism

Ursinus, Zacharias

Translated by G. W. Williard. Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian & Reformed, 1985

Ursinus’ commentary on the Heidelberg catechism should be the first volume purchased by any URCNA preacher to assist him in the necessary task of catechism preaching. These published lectures serve as an introductory system of theology, thus presenting in a coherent fashion the doctrine enshrined in our catechism, as taught by one of the primary authors of the catechism. Ursinus also helps unpack the logical flow of each Lord’s Day. There is some scholastic method still in use here (including objections and responses to contraverted doctrinal points), so this volume may be challenging for beginning readers. But pastors and teachers will benefit from this volume, and a number of officers and parents could also benefit from using this for household catechesis.