Luther's Small Catechism

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Summary: Attention Lutherans! Read This Book!
Review: Luther made the discovery back in the 1520s that those professing the Christian faith lacked most if not all the basic knowledge to properly do so. He determined that if there was to be a true reform of the Church, it would have to begin at the level of the parishes, which is why he wrote this little book.

Designed to teach adherents to the Christian faith the basics, the most rudimentary elements, of the practice of that faith, Luther wrote the Small Catechism for the instruction of children. The Lord's Prayer, the Ten Commandments, and Apostle's Creed, all briefly commented and explained. Simple. Elegant. Essential.

What with hoards of people flocking to the free-style catharsis of the non-denominational, 'spirit filled' operations that likely as not call themselves 'worship centers' rather than churches, any remaining Lutherans need to cling closely to our own teachings. This is the best way I know of to strengthen that grasp.