1. The little book we have before us is called the _Small Catechism._ The word "catechism" means _instruction._ This little book gives us instruction in a brief and simple form, such as even a child can understand. It teaches us what every Christian, as a child of God, should believe, and how every Christian, as a child of God, should live.--This book is called the _Small Catechism_ not only because it is a small book, but mainly because we have also a _Large Catechism_ for older people. 2. The _Small Catechism_ was written by _Dr. Martin Luther, the great Reformer of the Church._ Luther was born at Eisleben, a small town in Germany, November 10, 1483, and died at the same place, February 1…
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