An Explanation of the Athanasian Creed

Year 1996
Pages 99

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Summary

This 1996 Peregrina edition offers a plain-language explanation of the Athanasian Creed across commentary and exposition by Theodoric of Echternach and Gottfried of Disibodenberg, intended for general-interest readers seeking doctrinal clarity.

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For readers revisiting classical creedal texts, this compact 1996 commentary brings medieval voices to contemporary lay study.

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A concise, readable presentation of the Athanasian Creed by Theodoric of Echternach and Gottfried of Disibodenberg.

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  • You study Christian creeds or Trinitarian doctrine.
  • You want a short medieval commentary on the Athanasian Creed.
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  • You seek modern theological scholarship or recent academic debate.
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At 99 pages, this is a short, focused read suitable for single-session study or reference alongside worship or teaching preparation.

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This Peregrina 1996 edition highlights the explanatory work of Theodoric and Gottfried, offering accessible commentary rather than a critical scholarly apparatus.

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Read slowly with the Athanasian Creed in hand, pausing to compare the editors' explanations to each clause for devotional or instructional use.

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