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OverviewThe first article of the Nicene Creed also presupposes that there is an objective body of teaching that Christians are expected to confess as their faith. This idea seems normal and natural to us, but it was a novelty in the ancient world. Neither Judaism nor any pagan religion or philosophy could claim to have a closely defined set of beliefs that everyone adhering to it was expected to profess publicly and defend against all comers. While this article on God the Father is the shortest and arguably oldest portion of the Creed, it fully sets forth the fundamental understanding of God as creator and originator of all that is. This commentary in its selection of texts from the early church highlights the common understanding of the One God in three Persons, elucidating the church's understanding of divine attributes and trinitarian relations. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gerald L BrayPublisher: InterVarsity Press Imprint: Inter-Varsity Press,US Volume: 01 Dimensions: Width: 18.00cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.612kg ISBN: 9780830825318ISBN 10: 0830825312 Pages: 159 Publication Date: 01 May 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsA 'standard doctrinal benchmark' for modern Christians, both laity and clergy, of all Christian traditions. Recommended. --J.P. Blosser, Choice, November 2009 Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |