| Edition |
Revised. |
| Description |
ix, 435 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Preface to the second edition. A fresh look at the creed -- Introduction. Forms and functions of the ancient creeds -- The first article: Father and Creator. I/We believe -- God-talk and the limits of language -- Creation: more than a beginning -- The second article: Son and Redeemer. Names, titles, and relationships -- The Son a lesser God? The Arian controversy -- Salvation and sin -- Christology: two approaches -- From the infancy narratives to mariology -- In quest of the historical Jesus -- The sacrifice of the cross and senseless suffering -- The nether world -- Life is changed, not taken away -- "If I be lifted up..." -- The second coming and judgment -- The present and future kingdom -- The third article: Spirit and sanctifier. The Holy Spirit in scripture and experience -- Principle of unity, cause of division: the "Filioque" -- The inspired word -- From community to ecclesiology -- The marks of the church -- Sacraments of initiation and sacramental theology -- Holy things for Holy people -- Immortality and/or Resurrection -- One faith, many creeds -- Epilogue: "Amen". |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 383-404) and index. |
| Subject |
Nicene Creed.
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Creeds -- History and criticism.
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Catholic Church -- Doctrines.
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| ISBN |
0896225372 paperback $14.95 |
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