The Keys Of The Creeds (1875)

''The Keys of the Creeds'' is a book written by Edward Maitland and published in 1875. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the Christian creeds, which are the fundamental beliefs of the Christian faith. Maitland examines the historical development of the creeds, their theological significance, and the controversies surrounding them. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the creeds and their historical context. Maitland discusses the development of the creeds from the early Christian era to the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. He also examines the role of the creeds in the development of Christian theology and their importance in the Christian faith. The second part of the book focuses on the Nicene Creed, which is the most widely accepted and recognized of the Christian creeds. Maitland provides a detailed analysis of the creed, examining each of its articles and their theological implications. He also discusses the controversies surrounding the Nicene Creed, including the Arian controversy and the Filioque controversy. The third part of the book examines the Apostles’ Creed and the Athanasian Creed. Maitland provides a similar analysis of these creeds, discussing their historical development, theological significance, and controversies. Overall, ''The Keys of the Creeds'' is a comprehensive and scholarly examination of the Christian creeds. It provides a valuable resource for scholars and theologians, as well as for anyone interested in understanding the fundamental beliefs of the Christian faith.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.