Martin Luther wrote his catechism as a guideline to the Christian faith. However, his pupils were not satisfied that this aim would be sufficient and tried to interpret Luther´s catechism into various local catechisms. This paper explores this historical and interpretative process by taking a look at a small Lutheran dukedom. It discusses political, theological and pedagogical intentions and influences. In the 20th century, markedly after the Second World War, this process turned about and the use of catechisms dropped considerably.

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Personen: Meding, Wichmann von

Schlagwörter: Kirchengeschichte Katechismus