The Apostles' Creed: Abridged Version | Episode 1 | Faith Of Our Fathers
3The Apostles' Creed: Abridged Version | Episode 1 | Faith Of Our Fathers
Session 1: Faith of Our Fathers explores the origins of and the need for the creed as a defense against heresy, as well as the meaning and personal nature of belief.
Explore the vibrant, living expression of the heart of faith that links all believers to the church of the ages and the church around the world: the Apostles' Creed. In session 1: Faith of Our Fathers, discover the origins of and the need for the creed as a defense against heresy and the meaning and personal nature of belief.
The Apostles' Creed is a living link that takes us over centuries to the Early Church. It's a bond that unites believers today from diverse cultures and traditions. It's a concise summary of Biblical faith taught to new believers in the Early Church prior to their being baptized. Here is a two-hour abridged version of the nine-hour curriculum series by award-winning producer-director T.N. Mohan and a special release as part of Christian History Institute's 25th anniversary celebration. The programs demonstrate the timeless power and importance of the Creed and feature an international and interdenominational cast of notable theologians: Dr. N.T. Wright, Bishop of Durham
Dr. Robert Mulholland, Professor of New Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary
Dr. Alister McGrath, Professor of Historical Theology, Wycliffe College, Oxford
Dr. Derek Tidball, Principal, London School of Theology
Dr. Kallistos Ware, Bishop of Diokleia, Oxford
Dr. Martin Marty, Professor of Theological Seminary, London School of Theology
Dr. William Johnson, former Professor of New Testament Theology, Andrew University
Dr. Peter Contrell, former Principal, London School of Theology
Mark Galli, Managing Editor, Christianity Today
Rev. Richard Bewes, former Rector, All Souls Church, London
Dr. Timothy Dudley-Smith, Bishop of Salisbury. The series traces the origin of the Apostles' Creed, placing it in its historical context, and theologians discuss each phrase of the Creed, emphasizing its relevance and application to our lives today.
Director: TN Mohan
Starring: Dr. N.T. Wright, Dr. Robert Mulholland, Dr. Alister McGrath, Dr. Derk Tidball, Dr. Martin Marty