Textbook

The Zondervan Handbook of Christian Beliefs is our reference book for the class. The copies at church are suppose to stay in church. However, we will be taking a sign-up for people who want their own personal copies. Cost is expected to be about $12, which is a great deal given the listed cover price.

The book will be merely a reference, not mandatory reading. While well illustrated, 350 pages of sometimes tough materials is probably too much to cover in our course. My observation of the book is that it is written as a neutral, almost secular, handbook to Christian beliefs. It tries to cover as many denominations as possible, including Roman Catholic views. Thus it is not really a devotional book. However, it does a wonderful job of summarizing the broad scope of Christian beliefs and as such can greatly enhance the understanding of our beliefs and our convictions in them.

We looked at page 24 on the Apostle's Creed today.