Creed and Personal Identity: The Meaning of the Apostles' Creed

In eight chapters David Harned explores the theology of the Apostles Creed taking the position that the creed in fact provides us with a master image for self-understanding and that controlling image is child of God. The creed is seen as being important for personality formation and the development of character rather than as either a statement of beliefs or a loyalty oath. Harneds ninth and final chapter is intended for those who wish to pursue further the question of master imagery for the formation of a Christian Sense of Identity.