Know the Creeds and Councils: Audio Lectures: 15 Lessons

Written by Justin S. Holcomb

Narrated by Justin Holcomb

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Know the Creeds and Councils: Audio Lectures includes high-quality live recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from each subject as well as relevant material from other sources.

 

In every generation, the Christian church must interpret and restate its bedrock beliefs, answering the challenges and concerns of the day. In Know the Creeds and Councils: Audio Lectures, priest and author Justin Holcomb explores centuries of creeds, councils, catechisms, and confessions--not with a dry focus on dates and places, but with an emphasis on the living tradition of Christian belief and why it matters for our lives today.

 

Each lecture explains a key statement of faith and its historical context, provides a simple overview of the statement's content and key points, and reflects on its contemporary relevance. As a part of the KNOW series, Know the Creeds and Councils: Audio Lectures is designed for personal study or classroom use, but also for small groups and Sunday schools wanting to more deeply understand the foundations of the faith.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Release date: Apr 10, 2018
• ISBN: 9780310595922

Justin S. Holcomb

Justin Holcomb (PhD, Emory University) is an Episcopal priest and a professor of theology and Christian thought at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Reformed Theological Seminary. He has authored, coauthored, and edited several books, including Know the Heretics. He lives with his wife and daughters in Orlando, Florida.

Reviews for Know the Creeds and Councils

[robsumrall · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book is an excellent tool because of its clarity, brevity, and direct, punchy truthfulness. I picked it up because of a class I'm teaching on the Apostle's Creed. I couldn't stop after reading the chapter on the Apostle's Creed. I wound up blowing though the 192 pages in a couple of days. Holcomb is an excellent author who take what many may see as a boring topic and conveys relevance and importance. I highly recommend this book for pastors, bible study leaders, or curious laity.