Creed And The Creeds: Their Function In Religion, Being The Bampton Lectures Of 1911 (1911)

By John Huntley Skrine

Book Overview

""Creed and the Creeds: Their Function in Religion, Being the Bampton Lectures of 1911"" is a book written by John Huntley Skrine in 1911. The book explores the importance of creeds in religion and their function in shaping religious beliefs and practices. The author argues that creeds are not just a set of doctrines to be memorized, but they serve a vital role in defining the identity of a religious community and providing a framework for understanding the nature of God, the world, and human existence. The book draws on historical and theological sources to examine the development of creeds in various religious traditions, including Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. It also explores the challenges and controversies surrounding creeds, such as the tension between tradition and innovation, and the role of individual interpretation in shaping religious beliefs. Overall, ""Creed and the Creeds"" is a thought-provoking exploration of the role of creeds in religion and their impact on the lives of believers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164614673
• ISBN13: 9781164614678
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"