{"product_id":"confession-of-the-christian-religion","title":"Confession of the Christian Religion","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn response to the Lutheran Formula of Concord, representatives of Reformed churches commissioned Girolamo Zanchi to draft a confession of faith acceptable to all Reformed churches. Zanchi patterned his *Confession of the Christian Religion* after the Apostles’ , giving it a broadly Trinitarian and redemptive-historical structure that emphasizes God’s saving work for His people in His incarnate Son. It is a synthesis of his exegetical, doctrinal, and pastoral interests and stands out among his numerous publications as a useful and accessible overview of the entire Reformed theological system of doctrine. Although the project never attained confessional status at the ecclesiastical level as was planned, Zanchi’s \u003ci\u003eConfession \u003c\/i\u003eproved influential in both the Reformed theological tradition generally and the development of Reformed dogmatics in particular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Zanchi's \u003cem\u003eConfession of Christian Religion\u003c\/em\u003e was originally conceived as a common statement of faith for all European Reformed churches. Though it did not achieve this status, Zanchi's text offers precious insights both into what had become by the 1580s the Reformed dogmatic consensus and into those points of doctrine that remained controversial. This new English translation, complete with an illuminating introduction and erudite notes, provides access to a very interesting source. Highly recommended!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—Luca Baschera, Theological Seminary, University of Zurich; editor of \u003cem\u003eDe Religion Christian Fides \/ Confession of Christian Religion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Girolamo Zanchi (1516–1590) is a pivotal figure in the rise and development of Reformed orthodoxy; an influence on multiple scenes in the Reformation (e.g., Lucca, Strasbourg, and Heidelberg); a witness to what might have become of the Italian Reformation if not for the Inquisition; and a witness to the penetration of the Reformed faith into Italian humanist circles. This is an important volume that will reward careful study. We are all in Dr. O’Banion’s debt for his mighty and skillful labors in bringing this treasure to us in our language.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—R. Scott Clark, professor of church history and historical theology, Westminster Seminary California; president, Heidelberg Reformation Association\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Zanchi’s \u003cem\u003eConfession\u003c\/em\u003e is unique among confessional statements of the sixteenth-century Reformation because it is so much more than a mere confession of faith. At once comprehensive and detailed yet at the same time extraordinarily lucid and succinct, it is a richly biblical, pastorally astute summary of the key doctrines of the Christian faith. In short compass, it lays bare the golden thread of mature wisdom and learning that is woven through Zanchi’s vast and remarkable output. Far eclipsing most summaries of the Christian faith, it is replete with insights you are unlikely to have encountered before. O’Banion’s introduction and translation is excellent, and his thorough annotations on Zanchi’s text are hugely informative. Here is a treasure that is sure to be a great blessing to pastors and laypeople alike.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—Andrew Leslie, head of theology, philosophy, and ethics at Moore Theological College, Sydney, Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This new translation of Zanchi’s \u003cem\u003eConfession\u003c\/em\u003e is a welcome addition to the growing library of early modern Reformed theology in new, carefully done translations. O’Banion has provided a clear and accurate translation of an important work, accompanied by a solid introduction and fine apparatus. This is an important work that provides access to the developing patterns of Reformed thought and serves as an excellent introduction to the core of the theology that Zanchi would elaborate in massive detail in his major doctrinal treatises.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—Richard A. Muller, scholar in residence, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbbreviations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Confession of the Christian Religion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDedicatory Letter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLetter to the Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoly Scripture, the Foundation of the Whole Christian Religion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGod and the Divine Persons and Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDivine Foreknowledge and Predestination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Omnipotence and Will of God\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Creation of the World, the Angels, and the Condition of the First Man\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Providence and Governance of the World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fall of Man, and Concerning Original Sin and Its Fruits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMan’s Free Will after the Fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Promise of Redemption and Salvation by Christ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Law\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrist the Redeemer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Actual Distribution of Redemption, Salvation, and Life Deposited in the One Christ (and the Indispensable Union and Fellowship with Christ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gospel and the Abrogation of the Law by Means of the Gospel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sacraments of the New Testament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaptism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lord’s Supper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaith, Hope, and Love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepentance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJustification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Regenerate Man’s Free Will and His Power to Do Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrayer and Oaths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrist’s Church in General\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Church Militant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Governance of the Church Militant and Ecclesiastical Ministry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Magistrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ongoing Remission of Sins in Christ’s Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe State of Souls after Death and the Resurrection of the Dead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Glorious Advent of Our Lord Jesus to Judge the Living and the Dead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEternal Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZanchi’s Own Observations on His Confession\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Appendix to Chapter Eleven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertain Chief Articles of the Christian Faith Debated at Various Times at Heidelberg and Neustadt against Various Heresies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBibliography\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eScripture Index\u003cbr\u003eSubject Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reformation Heritage Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53009578852663,"sku":"rxn1789810012411","price":10.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/8910\/4695\/files\/confession-of-the-christian-religion_1.png?v=1789810018","url":"https:\/\/effortlesschicclad.shop\/products\/confession-of-the-christian-religion","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}