Nicaea for Today

by Coleman Ford, Shawn Wilhite

Nicaea for Today

by Coleman Ford, Shawn Wilhite

Trade Paper
$21.99
Marking 1700 years since the Council of Nicaea, this work brings its profound theological legacy to life for modern believers, showing how Nicene theology deepens faith and illuminates the biblical narrative.

This item will be available on September 15, 2025

Nicaea for Today

by Coleman Ford, Shawn Wilhite

Nicaea for Today, eBook

by Coleman Ford, Shawn Wilhite

eBook
$17.99
Marking 1700 years since the Council of Nicaea, this work brings its profound theological legacy to life for modern believers, showing how Nicene theology deepens faith and illuminates the biblical narrative.

This item will be available on September 15, 2025

Overview

The year 2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. While the historical and theological intricacies of Nicaea have been extensively analyzed within academic scholarship, its significance often remains underexplored within broader Christian understanding. The Nicene Creed stands as an early and pivotal ecumenical confession, marking key theological priorities that continue to resonate in the church’s understanding of divine mysteries.

In Nicaea for Today: Why an Ancient Creed (Still) Matters, Coleman M. Ford and Shawn J. Wilhite draw on insights from leading Nicaea scholars to unpack the history and theology of this ancient creed in accessible language while demonstrating its powerful relevance for the modern church. The primary objective of this work is to facilitate intellectual engagement with Nicene theology among academic and pastoral readership and the creed’s enduring capacity to enrich spiritual life in the contemporary context.

Table of Contents

Preface
Foreword
The Nicene Creed (325)
The Niceno-Constantinople Creed (381)
Introduction: Theologians as Doctors of Sacred Things

Part 1: The Context and Nicaea
Chapter 1: “There Was a Time When He Was Not”: The Road to Nicaea
Chapter 2: “By This Sign, Conquer”: Constantine and the Council of Nicaea

Part 2: The Christ and Nicaea
Chapter 3: “Light from Light, True God from True God”: The Eternal Identity of the Son
Chapter 4: “He Became Human . . . and Ascended into the Heavens”: Christ’s Humility and Exaltation

Part 3: The Christian and Nicaea
Chapter 5: “For Us Humans and for Our Salvation”: The Beauty of Salvation
Chapter 6: “The Trophy Over Death”: The Beauty of Spiritual Transformation
Chapter 7: “We Believe”: The Beauty of Nicene Practices
Chapter 8: No Creed but the Bible? How the Nicene Creed Explains the Bible
Conclusion: The Legacy of Nicaea and Thinking Nicenely for Tomorrow

Suggested Reading List: Primary Sources
Suggested Reading List: Secondary Sources
General Index
Scripture Index

Overview

The year 2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. While the historical and theological intricacies of Nicaea have been extensively analyzed within academic scholarship, its significance often remains underexplored within broader Christian understanding. The Nicene Creed stands as an early and pivotal ecumenical confession, marking key theological priorities that continue to resonate in the church’s understanding of divine mysteries.

In Nicaea for Today: Why an Ancient Creed (Still) Matters, Coleman M. Ford and Shawn J. Wilhite draw on insights from leading Nicaea scholars to unpack the history and theology of this ancient creed in accessible language while demonstrating its powerful relevance for the modern church. The primary objective of this work is to facilitate intellectual engagement with Nicene theology among academic and pastoral readership and the creed’s enduring capacity to enrich spiritual life in the contemporary context.

Table of Contents

Preface
Foreword
The Nicene Creed (325)
The Niceno-Constantinople Creed (381)
Introduction: Theologians as Doctors of Sacred Things

Part 1: The Context and Nicaea
Chapter 1: “There Was a Time When He Was Not”: The Road to Nicaea
Chapter 2: “By This Sign, Conquer”: Constantine and the Council of Nicaea

Part 2: The Christ and Nicaea
Chapter 3: “Light from Light, True God from True God”: The Eternal Identity of the Son
Chapter 4: “He Became Human . . . and Ascended into the Heavens”: Christ’s Humility and Exaltation

Part 3: The Christian and Nicaea
Chapter 5: “For Us Humans and for Our Salvation”: The Beauty of Salvation
Chapter 6: “The Trophy Over Death”: The Beauty of Spiritual Transformation
Chapter 7: “We Believe”: The Beauty of Nicene Practices
Chapter 8: No Creed but the Bible? How the Nicene Creed Explains the Bible
Conclusion: The Legacy of Nicaea and Thinking Nicenely for Tomorrow

Suggested Reading List: Primary Sources
Suggested Reading List: Secondary Sources
General Index
Scripture Index

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Product Details

  • ISBN:
    9781430091547
  • Status:
    Not Yet Published
  • Release Date:
    09/15/2025
  • Page Count:
    208
  • Carton Qty:
    36

Product Details

  • ISBN:
    9781430091554
  • Status:
    Not Yet Published
  • Release Date:
    09/15/2025
  • Page Count:
    208

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