This book presents the Apostles’ Creed as more than a basic confession but as a symbol of the mystery of God. Ayo holds that the Apostles’ Creed is a sacred poem, an ancient psalm, holy and beautiful in its form as well as in its content. The Creed as Symbol is an ideal companion piece to any student religious text, as a parish renewal source book, or primary text for catechumens.

ISBN: 978-0-268-00771-3
196 pages
Publication Year: 1988

Nicholas Ayo is professor emeritus in the Program of Liberal Studies at the University of Notre Dame. He is the author of a number of books, including The Hail Mary: A Verbal Icon of Mary (University of Notre Dame Press, 1994).

“Father Ayo provides us with a study of the Apostles’ Creed and, to some extent, of the Nicene Creed, in both the historical meaning and the liturgical use. It’s a fascinating treatment, interesting both for clarity and brevity.” — The Priest