TY  - BOOK
ED  - Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.),
TI  - Book of confessions: study edition revised ; part 1 of the constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 
SN  - 9780664262907
AV  - BX8969.5 .B66 2017
U1  - 238/.5 23
KW  - Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
KW  - Book of confessions
KW  - Creeds
KW  - History and criticism
KW  - fast
KW  - Book of confessions (Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.))
KW  - Criticism, interpretation, etc
N1  - "Now including the Confession of Belhar"--Cover; Includes bibliographical references; The Nicene Creed / The Apostles' Creed / The Scots Confession / The Heidelberg Catechism / The Second Helvetic Confession / The Westminster Confession of Faith / The Shorter Catechism / The Larger Catechism / The Theological Declaration of Barmen / The Confession of 1967
N2  - This revised study edition of the Book of Confessions contains the official creeds, catechisms, and confessional statements of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), including the new Confession of Belhar, which was added at the 222nd General Assembly (2016). Each text is introduced by an informative essay providing in-depth historical and theological background information. The book also includes two appendixes that explore the purpose of confessions. This study edition is ideal for seminarians and leaders looking for more extensive information about the history and theology of the confessions along with the official documents, all conveniently located in one volume. - back cover
ER  -