Description
This classic compendium of the documents which define the Christian faith as understood by Catholics includes the creeds of the Church from the earliest times| along with major extracts from all the important decrees of councils| popes and Vatican congregations touching on matters of faith| now fully updated through to 2000. All these documents have been organized in chronological order| under themes| each with a helpful introduction and outline| so that developments in teaching the faith| and the concerns of theology and authority at various periods in the history of the Church| become fully apparent. Indexes and Tables enhance the value of this unique collection for catechists and all students of Church history and theology.





