“Drawing on Sacred Scripture, Church teaching, and the richness of the Catholic intellectual tradition, What Christians Believe unfolds the essentials of the Christian faith with conviction and clarity.”
Goodreads blurb for What Christians Believe
Title: What Christians Believe: Understanding the Nicene Creed
Author: Bishop Robert Baron
Genres: Nonfiction, Religion, Catholicism, History
Pages: 164 (ebook)
Publish Date: March 3rd, 2025
My Rating: ★★★★★
Read: 6/1/2025 – 6/6/2025
Review:
In this book, Bishop Robert Baron breaks down each line of the Nicene Creed, reflecting on its origin, meaning, and relation to the Catholic faith. Though a relatively short book at 164 pages, it’s a deep dive.
Whether you’re a lifelong Catholic, new to the faith, or looking to learn more about Catholicism and Christianity, there’s no better place to start. As a lifelong Catholic myself, I learned a lot.
The writing is accessible to every audience while also maintaining a full form. Nothing is watered down, which I greatly appreciated.
Thanks to NetGalley and Word on Fire for providing me with a free digital ARC of the book!
Likes & Dislikes:
What I liked:
- I like how each line was broken down and discussed instead of being discussed as a whole. It allowed more contemplation.
- Accessible language.
What I didn’t like:
- Some sections felt a little bit long and strayed from the initial point, but this wasn’t consistent.
Afterthoughts:
This was actually my introduction to Bishop Baron’s books even though I own a few!
Where to buy the book:
** Only listed as a box of 20 and currently sold out.
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