In 2013 the Heidelberg Catechism will be 450 years old. To mark this event Karla Apperloo-Boersma and Herman Selderhuis have edited a new volume (hardcover, 440 pages) on the catechism. According to Amazon it’s $56.00 (HT: Michael A. G. Haykin). Thus begins the Heidelpalooza. There will be numerous events throughout the year (including the 2013 faculty conference at WSC—more on this later) by to mark the anniversary. The HB will endeavor to keep you posted on them all.
R. Scott Clark
R.Scott Clark is the President of the Heidelberg Reformation Association, the author and editor of, and contributor to several books and the author of many articles. He has taught church history and historical theology since 1997 at Westminster Seminary California. He has also taught at Wheaton College, Reformed Theological Seminary, and Concordia University. He has hosted the Heidelblog since 2007.
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I read the Ursinus commentary and used to teach out of it. Really, it is hard to top it!
Before the onslaught of new works regarding the catechism, are there any reading recommendations of currently published books?
Good question.
Here’s a bibliography.
Of those definitely start with Ursinus’ lectures/commentary. Then Olevianus’ Firm Foundation (out of print).
The Bierma ed. Introduction is quite valuable.
That’s a start.