Book of confessions
Subtitle: study edition revised ; part 1 of the constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
By: [Presbyterian Church U.S.A.].
Edition: Revised [edition].
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 2017
Place of publication: Louisville, Kentucky
Language: eng
Number of pages: 465
ISBN-13: 9780664262907
Copyright date: 2017
Subjects: Creeds; History and criticism; Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).; Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.); Book of confessions (Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.))
Description: This revised study edition of the Book of Confessions contains the official creeds, catechisms, and confessional statements of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), including the new Confession of Belhar, which was added at the 222nd General Assembly (2016). Each text is introduced by an informative essay providing in-depth historical and theological background information. The book also includes two appendixes that explore the purpose of confessions. This study edition is ideal for seminarians and leaders looking for more extensive information about the history and theology of the confessions along with the official documents, all conveniently located in one volume. - back cover.
Notes: "Now including the Confession of Belhar"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references.