IN presenting the English Reader with a translation of the Theolo-gicalLectures of Dr. Ursinus, upon the Heidelberg Catechism, it iiipresumed no apology is necessary, at least as far as the German ReformedChurch is concerned. Considering the character of Ursinus, hisacknowledged ability, and relations to the whole Reformed interest it isa matter of great surprise, that some one has not IOllg since been. foundto undertake the arduous and difficult task which we haye vel'y imperfectlyaccomplished. Many other works greatly inferior to this, havebeen favored with translations, whilst no pains have been spared to givethem an extensive circulation, and yet no attempt has been made of latoyears to place these lectures in the handd of the English roader. Andwhat is stranger still, is the fact that the name of Ursinus himself,than. whom no oue is more worthy of grateful and honorable recollection,is in a great measure unknown, We have, therefore, been led to undertakeAbout the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at http://www.forgottenbooks.org - from Amzon