ISBN : 9780198269410
Creeds, such as the Apostolic and Nicene creeds, have shaped the core of the Christian faith. It is therefore surprising that for over a century there has been no comprehensive collection of the early Christian creeds in their original languages. However, the study of their history has made excellent progress. In the general introduction to this volume, Wolfram Kinzig summarizes the present state of research. This is followed by a collection of all creeds and credal formulae of the early Church in Greek and Latin, covering the whole period from the writings of the New Testament down to the early Middle Ages. The source texts are taken from the most up-to-date critical editions available and newly found texts have been added. They are accompanied by English translations and where applicable introduced individually by brief remarks on their authorship, date, and provenance. The volumes feature useful notes and cross-references.
Preface
List of Abbreviations and Editorial Signs
1 Introduction
2 Credal Formulae in the Old Testament
3 Credal Formulae in the New Testament
4 Symbolum and Its Meanings in the Early Church
5 Baptismal Interrogations from the Second and Third Centuries
6 Credal Formulae and Rules of Faith from the Second and Third Centuries
7 Eastern Creeds, Credal Formulae, and Creed-Related Texts (4th-8th Centuries)
8 Western Creeds, Credal Formulae, and Creed-Related Texts (4th-8th Centuries)
9 Laws and Synodal Canons Relating to the Creed (4th-8th Centuries)
10 The Creed in the Liturgy and in Daily Life (4th-8th Centuries)
11 The Creed in the Carolingian Reform
Appendix I. Further Unpublished Creeds and Credal Statements
Appendix II. Synopsis of Hahn/Kinzig
Appendix III. Addenda
Bibliography
Indices
I. Biblical Passages
II. Ancient and Medieval Authors and Sources
III. Inscriptions, Papyri,Ostraca, Wooden Tablets, and Parchments
IV. Manuscripts
