"I Believe": Exploring the Apostles' Creed [Paperback]

Alister McGrath (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 19, 1998

• What are the basics of Christian belief?
• How can you know the most important elements of the faith?
• When you hear people talk about doctrines that seem unfamiliar, how can you know if they are at the core of Christianity or outside the center?

The basics of Christian faith have remained the same for centuries. Affirmed by the church around the world since its earliest years, these truths are summarized in documents known as creeds. Among these, the Apostles' Creed is one of the most important. In this brief book, Alister McGrath introduces you to the essential truths about God the Father, the person and work of Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Divided into six sections with reflection and discussion questions included for each core truth, "I Believe" is ideal for your personal study or for use in a small group or Sunday school class. Here is the basic book you need to understand the basics of Christianity.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: IVP Books (June 19, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830819460
• ISBN-13: 978-0830819461
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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More About the Author

Alister E. McGrath is a historian, biochemist, and Christian theologian born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A longtime professor at Oxford University, he now holds the chair in theology, ministry, and education at the University of London. He is the author of several books on theology and history, including Christianity's Dangerous Idea, In the Beginning, and The Twilight of Atheism. He lives in Oxford, England, and lectures regularly in the United States.

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite on the Creed overall, March 2, 2005

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Kathy F. Cannata "Rev. Dr. R. Cannata" (New Orleans, LA United States) - See all my reviews
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Concise, inexpensive, nicely packaged, clearly written. And by someone who is both highly competent (Oxford prof.) and actually believes the Creed is true. The study questions at the end of each chapter, and teh non-techical approach make this idea for small group discussion or a c.e. class.

Overall, this would be my first choice. For those who want more words and a slightly more pugnacious approach, also get Michale Horton We Believe. For a GREAT intro., and some other good insights, by a Catholic scholar who is less orthodox than McGrath -- Luke Timothy Johnson's new The Creed (2003) is a good second choice. For a variety of moderately liberal and neo-orthodox perspectives, and a mix of theological and sermonic materials, check out the new Van Harn, ed., Exploring and Proclaiming The Apostles' Creed (2004). But get McGrath first.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good basic introduction to the Creed, December 10, 1999

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Ian Drummond "Ian Drummond" (Beverly, MA) - See all my reviews
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This has been a good little book for my own personal study. It can clarify just what we mean when we say things like "I belive in the communion of saints."

Highly recommended for someone who is curious in exploring some of the basic tenets of the Christian faith. Good for group study.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Discover the basis of this statement of faith, March 7, 2006

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Adrian M. Gonzalez (Knoxville, TN) - See all my reviews
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We are using this book in a Small Group study. The author's insight into both the scriptural basis for the statements in the Creed and the historical development and context for the Creed is excellent. We're learning a lot...