| We Believe: A Study of the Book of Confessions for Church Officers Revised Edition Contributor(s): Eberts Jr, Harry W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664253741 ISBN-13: 9780664253745 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $21.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 1994 Annotation: A newly revised edition of a helpful study guide that assists Presbyterians in understanding the creeds of the church. Updated to include an analysis of "A Brief Statement of Faith", which became part of the Book of Confessions in 1991, this book is used in the training program for church officers of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Written by a pastor experienced in officer training, it will help Presbyterian especially current and future church officers, understand more fully the creeds that are part of their faith. This concise easy-to-use guide explains the ten documents now included in the Book of Confessions adopted by the General Assembly in 1983. Harry Eberts presents each document in outline form, discusses its meaning, and provides historical context. The documents are grouped into four chapters: the two creeds from the early church the confessions and catechism from the Reformation church; those from the Westminster Assembly: and the two twentieth century documents. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - Catechisms - Religion | Christian Education - Adult - Religion | Christianity - Presbyterian |
| Dewey: 238.513 |
| LCCN: 93039392 |
| Series: Study of the Book of Confessions for Church Officers |
| Physical Information: 0.33" H x 5.82" W x 8.38" (0.41 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Mainline - Theometrics - Reformed - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Including an analysis of A Brief Statement of Faith, which became part of the Book of Confessions in 1991, this book is used in the training program for church officers of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Written by a pastor experienced in officer training, We Believe will help Presbyterians, especially current and future church officers, understand more fully the creeds that are part of their faith. |
Contributor Bio(s): Eberts Jr, Harry W.: - Harry W. Eberts Jr. is a retired Presbyterian pastor. He formerly taught at San Francisco Theological Seminary and was pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Akron, Ohio from 1978 to 1991. |