We Believe in the Holy Spirit

Volume 4, Ancient Christian Doctrine Series

Edited by Joel C. Elowsky

(hardcover)

Product Details

Line: IVP Academic
Length: 309 pages
Size: 7 x 10 inches
Binding: hardcover
Published: July 2009

ISBN-10: 0-8308-2534-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-2534-9
IVP Order Code: 2534

Related Subjects

Commentaries--General

• Makes accessible early Christian commentary on the Nicene Creed and the church's understanding of the Holy Spirit and his work in the life of the believer
• Covers the period from Clement of Rome (second century) to John of Damascus (mid-eighth cenutry)
• Renders ancient Greek, Latin, Coptic and Syriac writings in lucid English translations
• Illuminates theological essentials in the light of classic and consensual Christian faith
• Includes Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed in Greek, Latin and English (ICET version)
• Provides biographical sketches and a timeline of ancient Christian sources
• Contains indexes, bibliographies and keys to original language sources
• Excellent resource for preaching and teaching historical theology