The Apostles' Creed

by Adolf von Harnack

Publisher:

A & C Black

, 1901

Overview

In The Apostles’ Creed, Adolph Harnack takes on the task of interpreting the Apostles’ Creed historically. Rich with detailed research and extensive in notes, this volume looks closely at these three creeds: the Apostolic, the Nicene-Constantinopolitan, and the Athanasian.

In the Logos edition, The Apostles’ Creed is enhanced by amazing functionality. Scripture citations link directly to English translations, and important terms link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Perform powerful searches to find exactly what you’re looking for. Take the discussion with you using tablet and mobile apps. With Logos Bible Software, the most efficient and comprehensive research tools are in one place, so you get the most out of your study.

Key Features

• Examines three creeds in great detatil
• Provides material well suited for students and pastors
• Discusses the historical context of the Apostles’ Creed

Contents

Top Highlights

“Ambrose was certainly not the only one² who expressly protested against any anti-heretical additions. He” (Page 21)

“To sum up: the symbol originated in Rome about the middle of the second century. It was based upon the baptismal formula and on confessional formulas of a summarising character (such as we can identify from the New Testament and from Ignatius, Justin, and Irenaeus), which had been generally handed down, including Eastern formulas (Asia Minor, Syria), as also largely under the influence of the New Testament writings.” (Pages 75–76)

“The belief in the Apostolic origin of the creed must therefore be regarded as originating in the Roman Church. Finally, it may be added that Augustine must also be claimed as a witness for this shorter Roman symbol.” (Page 20)

“The ‘Textus Receptus’ can, with a satisfactory degree of certainty, be traced back, except in certain minute details, to the beginning of the sixth, or to the end of the fifth century.” (Page 5)

“In connexion with this last point I may observe that the construction of the old Roman symbol is perfectly clear.” (Page 45)

Product Details

• Title: The Apostles’ Creed
• Author: Adolph von Harnack
• Editor: Thomas Bailey Saunders
• Publisher: Adam and Charles Black
• Publication Date: 1901
• Pages: 108

About Adolf von Harnack

Adolf von Harnack (May 7, 1851–June 10, 1930), was a German theologian and prominent church historian. He produced many religious publications from 1873–1912. Harnack traced the influence of Hellenistic philosophy on early Christian writing and called on Christians to question the authenticity of doctrines that arose in the early Christian church.