The Creed: Apostolic Faith in Contemporary Theology

Newly revised and expanded, this is the perfect introduction to the beliefs of Catholicism and a unique and invaluable guide for studying the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This is a "must read" for everyone working in pastoral ministries today, or for anyone who wants to know more about the history of the church.

This revised and expanded edition of The Creed is highly recommended for students of Ecclesiology, Christology, Church History, and Catechetical Theology.

Berard L. Marthaler, OFMConv., long-time Professor of Religion and Religious Education at the Catholic University of America, holds earned doctorates in theology (Rome) and history (University of Minnesota). Before his retirement, Father Marthaler was executive editor of several supplementary volumes and the revised edition of the New Catholic Encyclopedia. His writings have appeared in a number of religious education and theological journals.

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Berard Marthaler here provides rich commentary and historical notes on the creed professed by Christians through the centuries. He deals not only with historical debates but also with contemporary challenges and modern ecumenical convergences. This is a helpful resource for studying the Catechism of the Catholic Church, catechisms of other churches, and the World Council commentary on the Nicene Creed. Thanks to Berard and his publisher for continuing to keep this resource available and updated for our use!
---Brother Jeffrey Gros, FSC, Distinguished Professor of Ecumenical and Historical Theology, Memphis Theological Seminary

Just as the Church's creed summarizes what we believe, Berard Marthaler's The Creed summarizes why we believe it and takes readers into the deepest mysteries of our faith. He explains what it is to believe and who it is we believe in. Marthaler opens up the context of our creed: the scriptures, the movements, the heresies, and the councils that forged its words, as well as the living Church still nurtured by its tenets. His clear analysis confidently guides the reader through a thicket of ancient and modern theological issues.
---Paul Turner, Pastor, St. Munchin Parish, Cameron, Missouri, and author of When Other Christians Become Catholic (Liturgical Press)