The Apostles' Creed for Today [Paperback]

Justo L. González (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2, 2007

This volume in the popular For Today series, written by the highly respected theologian and author Justo González, explains the familiar Apostles' Creed in easy, accessible language. González explores not only what the Creed meant in the early centuries but also its ongoing importance and relevance for Christian faith and practice today.

The For Today series was designed to provide reliable and accessible resources for the study and real life application of important biblical texts, theological documents, and Christian practices. The emphasis of the series is not only on the realization and appreciation of what these subjects have meant in the past, but also on their value in the present--"for today." Thought-provoking questions are included at the end of each chapter, making the books ideal for personal study and group use.

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About the Author

Justo L. González is a noted and prolific historian of Christian thought and the author of many books, including Essential Theological Terms, and The Apostles' Creed for Today. He is also editor of The Westminster Dictionary of Theologians, published by WJK.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press; annotated edition edition (January 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0664229336
• ISBN-13: 978-0664229337
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #320,064 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Justo L. Gonzalez, author of the highly praised three-volume History of Christian Thought and other major works, attended United Seminary in Cuba, received his M.A. at Yale, and was the youngest person to be awarded a Ph.D. in historical theology at Yale. Dr. Gonzalez is now on the faculty of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta.

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent introduction to the creed, July 23, 2007

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The Actor (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Apostles' Creed for Today (Paperback)

Unfortunately, there seem to be two categories of churches these days: those where people mindlessly repeat the creed each week and those where the creed is mostly ignored. Both are tragic, especially in light of how many so-called evangelicals can't discuss even the most basic of Christian doctrines. This book provides a good answer to both groups, concisely explaining the meaning, origin, and contemporary relevance of the Creed.

If you're wondering "why would I care about a man-made document written thousands of years ago?", or if you come from a low church background where the creed wasn't taught or used, or if you have been saying the creed for so many years that you've ceased to think about what it means, then this is a good place to start.

This book is concise enough to read in a few hours, avoids the technicalities and jargon that so often trip up laymen, and will give you a good overview. I've been a Christian for quite a few years and considered myself very familiar with the Creed and I still found this book helpful. Definitely worth reading.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I Believe, May 12, 2007

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Preaching Woman (Fort Washington, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Apostles' Creed for Today (Paperback)

The Apostles' Creed was not a part of my early years of religious training. I learned it after I married a Methodist pastor. However, the phrases continue to amaze me. Getting to the original meaning of the Creed, and studying its development, was a blessing for me. This is a good book for those in which The Apostles' Creed is a part of worship.