One of the world's leading theologians offers important insights into the history and significance of Christian creeds.
"A work of keen insight, great learning, and ecumenical generosity."--Robert Louis Wilken, "First Things
""(Pelikan's) book is learned, indeed massively so, yet because of the lucidity of its prose it is accessible to the general reader."--Luke Timothy Johnson, "Washington Post Book World
""Indispensable. . . . An achievement unlikely to be surpassed."--Donald K.McKim, "Theological Studies
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