A Turn of Events – From Chaos to Comfort – A History of the Heidelberg Catechism (1)

He was a man of great intellect and strong opinions, but where would his opinions lead? Dr. Thieleman Hesshuss taught at the new seminary in Heidelberg, Germany in 1560. Professors holding to various religious opinions taught at this school at this time, and Hesshuss held his Lutheran views on the Lord’s supper very highly. Differing views on the Lords supper were a big issue. Luther had nailed his ninety-five theses on the door of Wittenberg only forty-three years before. People were not yet...