Tag: Apostles' Creed

Herman Witsius, “Sacred Dissertations on the Apostles’ Creed”

Herman Witsius (1636 - 1708), was an influential Dutch theologian and biblical scholar and was known for his work on covenant theology (federalism). In this important work, he lays out twenty six dissertations on that most ancient confession of faith: The Apostles' Creed. Witsius shows that, far from being an innovation, the reformed faith is … Continue reading Herman Witsius, “Sacred Dissertations on the Apostles’ Creed” →

Aquinas and Rufinus, “Commentary on the Apostles Creed”

A section by section commentary on the Apostles' Creed by Rufinus of Aqueila (345–411) and and Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), representing both the early and medieval thought.The Apostles' Creed is an early statement of Christian belief, possibly from the first or second century, but in its current form more likely post-Nicene Creed in the early 4th … Continue reading Aquinas and Rufinus, “Commentary on the Apostles Creed” →