DICT.TW Dictionary Taiwan
216.73.216.109
Search for:
▼[Show options]
[Pronunciation] [Help] [Database Info] [Server Info]

3 definitions found

From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Ath·a·na·sian a. Of or pertaining to Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria in the 4th century.
 Athanasian creed, a formulary, confession, or exposition of faith, formerly supposed to have been drawn up by Athanasius; but this opinion is now rejected, and the composition is ascribed by some to Hilary, bishop of Arles (5th century). It is a summary of what was called the orthodox faith.
 ◄ ►

From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Creed n.
 1. A definite summary of what is believed; esp., a summary of the articles of Christian faith; a confession of faith for public use; esp., one which is brief and comprehensive.
    In the Protestant system the creed is not coordinate with, but always subordinate to, the Bible.   --Schaff-Herzog Encyc.
 2. Any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to.
    I love him not, nor fear him; there's my creed.   --Shak.
 Apostles' creed, Athanasian creed, Nicene creed. See under Apostle, Athanasian, Nicene.

From: WordNet (r) 2.0

 Athanasian Creed
      n : a Christian profession of faith