The Creed of Christendom, Vol. 2: Its Foundations Contrasted with Its Superstructure (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Rathbone Greg

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331360187 ISBN 13: 9780331360189

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

A rigorous, contemporary look at the foundations and later growth of Christian tradition, from a careful historical perspective.

In The Creed of Christendom, Vol. 2, the author examines how the gospel narratives came to be, and what these texts reveal about early belief. The work argues that early Christian tradition was shaped by oral and written sources, and it questions how certain passages and claims may have evolved over time. It also assesses the gospel accounts of the resurrection, offering a critical view of the evidence and its interpretation.

Grounded in historical criticism, the book compares the four gospels, discusses authorship, and weighs how later ecclesiastical developments may have influenced what was written and preserved. The discussion aims to separate remembered tradition from the words attributed to Jesus, inviting readers to consider how beliefs about Jesus, the church, and immortality emerged.

• Analysis of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John as sources for gospel history
• Evaluation of textual changes, authorship, and how later church concerns shaped the narrative
• Open discussion of the resurrection accounts and what they imply about eyewitness testimony
• Reflection on how beliefs about the church and authority developed over time

Ideal for readers of biblical criticism and church history who seek a careful, evidence-based examination of foundational claims.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331360187
• ISBN 13: 9780331360189
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 298