The Westminster Larger Catechism: A Commentary - Softcover

Johannes G. Vos

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0875525148 ISBN 13: 9780875525143

Publisher: P&R Publishing, 2002

Synopsis

J. G. Vos wrote a series of studies of the Larger Catechism that first appeared in Blue Banner Faith and Life (1946-49) and has never circulated widely. G. I. Williamson has edited Vos's commentary, and P&R is publishing it in book form for the first time. Because the Larger Catechism supplements the Shorter Catechism on such topics as the church and the means of grace, Presbyterians dare not ignore it. This edition of J. G. Vos's commentary will encourage a recommitment to the Larger Catechism's increased use and study.

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Review:

Vos's commentary can serve a very useful function for the church. He relates the catechism to issues that were contemporary to him and that are still contemporary for us.

An accurate and clear exposition. Dr. Vos is noted for the clarity and theological soundness of his writing, and I find those qualities exemplified in this commentary.

The Larger Catechism should be studied and used more than it is J. G. Vos was a fine scholar, and his commentary will be most useful to the church.

About the Author:

Vos chaired Geneva College's Bible department for 19 years.

G. I. Williamson, ed. a Presbyterian pastor, edits the periodical Ordained Servant. He is the author of The Shorter Catechism: For Study Classes and The Westminster Confession of Faith: For Study Classes.

Godfrey is president and professor of church history at Westminster Theological Seminary in California.

J. G. Vos (1903-1983) chaired Geneva College's Bible department for twenty years, edited Blue Banner Faith and Life for nearly thirty, and wrote numerous books and articles. He also edited several works originally written by his father, Geerhardus Vos.

About this edition

• Publisher: P&R Publishing
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0875525148
• ISBN 13: 9780875525143
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 640
• Editor: G. I. Williamson