Theology
The Nicene Creed A Scriptural, Historical, and Theological Commentary Jared Ortiz and Daniel A. Keating
This volume provides an accessible introduction to the Nicene Creed, explaining how the Creed is anchored in the Bible and how it came to be written and confessed in the early history of the church. The authors show how the Creed reflects the purpose of God in salvation, especially in relation to Christians’ divine adoption as sons and daughters, leading to glorification. Each chapter includes sidebars highlighting how the Creed has been received in the church’s liturgy. Professors and students of theology, clergy, and religious educators will benefit from this illuminating and edifying guide to the Nicene Creed. “A great textbook for introductory theology classes as well as for study groups. Deeply rooted in Scripture and the Church Fathers, this book exemplifies what Christian instruction at its best can be.” —MATTHEW LEVERING, Mundelein Seminary “This splendid book provides a brilliant presentation of the Nicene Creed that is richly historical but accessible, and conceptually profound but clear, so that readers can understand why Christianity teaches and professes what it does. The book functions both as an excellent introduction to Christianity and as a reference for the pursuit of deeper understanding of the Catholic faith.” —THOMAS JOSEPH WHITE, OP, Pontifical University of St. Thomas (Angelicum) “A wonderful tool—indeed, a treasure trove—for those prepared to follow the authors in unpacking these rich phrases that Christians have recited for centuries. Here is a powerful antidote that helps us to ‘overcome our contemporary allergy to truth’ as we lean deeply into the Nicene Creed, understanding how it addressed the prob - lems of its day and continues to speak powerfully to our own age.” —EDITH M. HUMPHREY, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (emerita) “The Nicene Creed is the most widely accepted confession of faith among all Christian people. This superb exposition of the Creed, written by two faithful Catholic scholars, shows how this classic statement has practical relevance for believers of all confessions. A true treasure for the Lord’s people everywhere!” —TIMOTHY GEORGE, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University; cochair of Evangelicals and Catholics Together “An extremely well-thought-out introduction to the Nicene Creed. It connects the Creed to both Testaments, church history, the words of the Church Fathers, the Catechism of the Catholic Church , and the prayers of the church in a way that not only teaches but also deepens faith.” —JONATHAN J. REYES, Knights of Columbus
APRIL 2024 • 240 pp. • paper • $24.99 • 9781540965110
Jared Ortiz (PhD, The Catholic University of America) is professor of religion at Hope College. He is cofounder and executive director of the Saint Benedict Institute for Catholic Thought, Culture, and Evangelization and the author of “You Made Us for Yourself”: Cre- ation in St. Augustine’s “Confessions.” Daniel A. Keating (DPhil, Oxford University) is professor of theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. He is the author of Athanasius and His Legacy and two volumes in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture series.
ALSO BY THE AUTHOR FIRST AND SECOND PETER, JUDE 9780801036453 • $25.00p
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