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The Earliest Christian Confessions

Name: The Earliest Christian Confessions
ISBN: 9781779793546

Vernon H. Neufeld,

English
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The Earliest Christian Confessions

Vernon H. Neufeld,

About this book

In The Earliest Christian Confessions, biblical scholar Vernon H. Neufeld delves into the primitive creeds, hymns, and declarations of faith that formed the foundation of early Christianity. Written with precision and reverence, the book examines how the first followers of Jesus expressed their belief long before formal doctrine or ecclesiastical structure emerged. Drawing on scriptural fragments, liturgical formulas, and linguistic analysis, Neufeld reconstructs the living voice of the early Church — a faith still close to its origins and alive with urgency, simplicity, and awe.

Neufeld's study traces the evolution of confession from spontaneous affirmation to structured creed, exploring phrases such as "Jesus is Lord" and "Christ has risen" as both theological and communal acts. His synthesis bridges biblical studies, church history, and textual criticism, revealing how these confessions shaped worship, baptism, and the development of Christian identity.

Accessible yet deeply scholarly, The Earliest Christian Confessions illuminates the dynamic interplay between language, belief, and community in the formative centuries of Christianity. For theologians, historians, and lay readers alike, it provides a profound understanding of how early believers articulated faith not in abstract philosophy, but in the living rhythm of prayer and proclamation.

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