The Good News We Almost Forgot: Rediscovering The Gospel In A 16th Century Catechism (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
What a gem of a book! This goes through the Heidelberg Catechism each Lord's day for 52 weeks. Each week has several questions and then his commentary or explanation of them. They are short, but packed full. Our family has thoroughly enjoyed reading these and then having very rich discussion afterwards. Kevin DeYoung (URC) tackles this in a practical fashion, not dry and stodgy. Highly recommend. This book was given to me as a gift from my capitulum leader for Christmas one year. It is a one of a kind book in that it takes a catechism and creates a devotional reading out of it. This corresponds with a project I'm working on myself to create liturgical devotional practices, so on that front I find it very interesting and useful. DeYoung's work is deep and theological, yet still practical. (though, in a sense, all theology might need to bear practical implications...). DeYoung is one of my favourite Calvinist, evangelical writers. Certainly, I might disagree with him on some points (I, after all, am not a Calvinist); however, he is a humble writer who knows his theology and is able to uplift regardless of theological affiliation, and that's something I admire greatly.
What do You think about The Good News We Almost Forgot: Rediscovering The Gospel In A 16th Century Catechism (2010)?
This book is excellent. Question 1 and Question 60 are worth their weight in gold!
—yyan
This is my second time reading though this book. Would recommend it to anyone.
—TeFushi
A great walk through of the Heidelberg Catechism.
—deuce_32
An enjoyable book about a wonderful Catechism.
—roanne
