In every generation, theChristian church must interpret and restate its bedrock beliefs, answering thechallenges and concerns of the day. This accessible overview walks readersthrough centuries of creeds, councils, catechisms, and confessions--not with adry focus on dates and places, but with an emphasis on the living tradition ofChristian belief and why it matters for our lives today.
As a part of the KNOW series,Know the Creeds and Councilsis designed for personal study or classroom use,but also for small groups and Sunday schools wanting to more deeply understand thefoundations of the faith.Each chapter covers a keystatement of faith and includes a discussion of its historical context, asimple explanation of the statement's content and key points, reflections oncontemporary and ongoing relevance, and discussion questions.
