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Are Creeds ALL about heresy? History of creeds with Dr. Donald Fairbairn.
The Great Tradition
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Are Creeds ALL about heresy? History of creeds with Dr. Donald Fairbairn.
We sit down with Dr Donald Fairbairn for an in depth conversation about the history and purpose of Ancient Christian Creeds.
Dr Fairbairn's book: https://www.amazon.com/Story-Creeds-Confessions-Development-Christian/dp/0801098165/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=23BRDIQPNO799&keywords=the+story+of+creeds+and+confessions&qid=1697464422&sprefix=the+story+of+creed%2Caps%2C367&sr=8
Recommended resources to continue your study:
Ancient Creeds:
The Apostles Creed: https://www.usccb.org/prayers/apostles-creedThe Nicene Creed (Western): https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/creeds/nicene-creed
The Nicene Creed (Eastern): https://www.goarch.org/-/the-nicene-creed
The Athanasian Creed: https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/creeds/athanasian-creed
Books to start with:
The Apostles' Creed: A Guide to the Ancient Catechism: https://www.amazon.com/Apostles-Creed-Catechism-Christian-Essentials/dp/1683590880/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+apostles+creed+ben+myers&sr=8-1
The Trinity: An Introduction: https://www.amazon.com/Trinity-Introduction-Studies-Systematic-Theology/dp/B08KTX3YYH/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=scott+swain%2C+the+trinity+an+introduction&sr=8-1
The Great Tradition
Studying theology with the 2,000 years of Christians who came before us. We believe that church history helps us better understand the Bible and become more like God.
