John H. Leith Additional Author mixed material bibliography Atlanta Westminster John Knox Press 1982 monographic Ed. 3rd en English

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In one comprehensive volume, here are the major Christian statements of faith from biblical times to the present. Now, revised and updated to include the Athanasian Creed, the London Confession, the Frankfurt Declaration, and the Lima Text, among others. A brief introduction to each creed explains its place in the developing theology of the Christian community. "This thoroughly admirable compilation can hardly be praised too much. Apart from its usefulness in college and seminary classrooms, this book could at the parish level be made the basis of a highly instruc- tive adult course on what Christians have believed and now believe." -Concordia Theological Monthly "A valuable book for the study of Christian theology, useful to students as a text and to all as a reference book. -Journal of Ecumenical Studies "The introductions and comments are admirably done. Everything included is excellent and in general the two purposes are well served. to illustrate historical development and contemporary positions." -Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion "An excellent compendium of Christian creeds. Especially valuable are the informative notes and comments by the editor which introduce both creedal sections and individual creeds. -Presbyterian Journal "This handbook should prove to be of continuing usefulness. It should awaken gratitude on our part for the richness of the church universal of which we are all heirs and members." -Review and Expositor "A most useful book for the student. Will stimulate further thought and discussion." -Reformed Theological Review JOHN H. LEITH is Professor Emeritus of Theology, Union Theological Seminary in Virginia. He is the author of Basic Christian Doctrine; An Introduction to the Reformed Tradition: A Way of Being the Christian Community; and Crisis in the Church: The Plight of Theological Education; and co-editor of Reformed Reader, vol. 1. 2380804205264 Transformatio Library Bandung Theological Seminary 238 Lei c E92010160 Non Fiction 238 Lei c 364240a6-8198-431a-a005-fc790e351e7d.jpg 32871 2014-11-27 11:54:25 2024-11-06 14:41:01 machine generated