Like most things we take for granted, the Catholic Creeds have an amazing story--actually a lot of stories.&nbsp; What seems a simple prayer or statement of faith has a fascinating origin.&nbsp; And there is a reason it's precisely worded the way it is and each word was fought over with great passion. It had to be worded just right.&nbsp; This little book is an introduction to the struggles, the heresies, the truth, and the men who fought to hand it down to us. We will discuss important elements like these:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Why is it called a Creed and how was it used in the early Church?</li> <li>What were the fights, debates, and struggles involved in hammering out the Creeds?</li> <li>Why do Christians have a formal statement of their beliefs when other world religions don't?</li> <li>Are the words and concepts of the Creeds found in Scripture and if so, where?</li> <li>What is the one most crucial, fought over, and non-biblical word in the Nicene Creed?</li> <li>What are the four important "marks" of the true Church that distinguish it from sects and denominations?</li> <li>What is the significance of the Creed's emphasis on the bodily resurrection?</li> <li>Includes fascinating facts, historical development, arguments for defending the faith, a biblical summary, and much more!</li> </ul> Knowing the story behind the creeds brings to life our fascinating history and beliefs.&nbsp; This book introduces the creeds as both a prayer and a personal commitment. Here you have the summary of Catholic doctrine in a nutshell, easy to read, memorize, and practice. &nbsp;

The Catholic Faith: An Introduction to the Creeds

Religion & Spirituality

Ray, Stephen K.

Walters, R. Dennis

Christian Books & Bibles

TAN Books

The Apostles' and Nicene Creeds are prayers most Catholics take for granted. We pray them by rote when we say the rosary or go to Mass―often without thinking about or fully understanding what we're saying.
Providing you with this understanding is what The Faith for Beginners is all about. It's a fascinating romp through the history of the Creeds, closely examining what we believe and why―with references to Scripture, the Church Fathers, and Church councils.
You'll learn about heresies, persecutions, and theological disagreements that forced the Church to more carefully define our beliefs and add them to the Creeds. Here's some of what you'll discover in the pages of The Faith for Beginners:
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<li>Where the word creed comes from and what it means</li>
<li>Why the Catholic Church has a creed while many other religions don't and seem to get along just fine without them</li>
<li>Four crucial functions served by the Creed</li>
<li>Why the Creed was so vital to the building of the Church</li>
<li>Seven common objections to the Creed―and how to answer each one</li>
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The Faith for Beginners: Understanding the Creeds

Ignatius Press

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