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| − | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] crede, from [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._600-1100.09THE_OLD_ENGLISH.2C_OR_ANGLO-SAXON_PERIOD Old English] crēda, from [[Latin]] credo (first word of the [ | + | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] crede, from [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._600-1100.09THE_OLD_ENGLISH.2C_OR_ANGLO-SAXON_PERIOD Old English] crēda, from [[Latin]] credo (first word of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostle's_Creed Apostles]' and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicene_Creed Nicene Creeds]), from credere to believe, [[trust]], entrust; akin to Old Irish cretid he believes, [[Sanskrit]] śrad-dadhāti |
| − | *Before [ | + | *Before [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12th_century 12th Century] |
==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1: a brief [[authoritative]] [[formula]] of [[religious]] [[belief]] | *1: a brief [[authoritative]] [[formula]] of [[religious]] [[belief]] | ||
*2: a set of [[fundamental]] beliefs; also : a guiding principle | *2: a set of [[fundamental]] beliefs; also : a guiding principle | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | A '''creed''' is a [[statement]] of [[belief]]—usually religious belief or [[faith]]—often recited as part of a religious service. The word derives from the [[Latin]]: credo for "I believe" (because the Latin [[translation]] of the [ | + | A '''creed''' is a [[statement]] of [[belief]]—usually religious belief or [[faith]]—often recited as part of a religious service. The word derives from the [[Latin]]: credo for "I believe" (because the Latin [[translation]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostles%27_Creed Apostles' Creed] and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicene_Creed Nicene Creed] both begin with this [[word]]). A creed is sometimes referred to as a [[symbol]] (Greek: σύμβολο[ν], sýmbolo[n]), signifying a "token" by which [[persons]] of like [[beliefs]] might recognize each other. |
| − | One of the most widely used creeds in [[Christianity]] is the [ | + | One of the most widely used creeds in [[Christianity]] is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicene_Creed Nicene Creed], formulated in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/325 AD 325] at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Council_of_Nicaea First Council of Nicaea]. Affirmation of this creed, which describes the [[Trinity]], is generally taken as a [[fundamental]] test of [[orthodoxy]] for most Christian denominations. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostles%27_Creed Apostles' Creed] is also broadly [[accepted]]. Some Christian denominations and other [[groups]] have rejected the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creed#Christians_without_creeds authority of those creeds]. |
| − | Whether [[Judaism]] is creedal has been a point of some [[controversy]]. Though some say Judaism is noncreedal in [[nature]], others say it recognizes a single creed, the [ | + | Whether [[Judaism]] is creedal has been a point of some [[controversy]]. Though some say Judaism is noncreedal in [[nature]], others say it recognizes a single creed, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shema_Yisrael Shema]. "Hear O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One."[[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Deutoronomy#Chapter_.6 Deut. 6:4]] |
| − | [[Muslims]] declare the [ | + | [[Muslims]] declare the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shahada shahada], or testimony: "I bear witness that there is nothing worthy of worship except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the slave and messenger of Allah." |
| − | The terms "creed" and "[[faith]]" are sometimes used to mean [[religion]]. Where "creed" appears alongside "religion" or "faith," it can also refer to a [[person]]'s [[political]] or [[social]] [[beliefs]], for example [ | + | The terms "creed" and "[[faith]]" are sometimes used to mean [[religion]]. Where "creed" appears alongside "religion" or "faith," it can also refer to a [[person]]'s [[political]] or [[social]] [[beliefs]], for example [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American%27s_Creed The American's Creed]. |
[[Category: Religion]] | [[Category: Religion]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:45, 12 December 2020
Origin
Middle English crede, from Old English crēda, from Latin credo (first word of the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds), from credere to believe, trust, entrust; akin to Old Irish cretid he believes, Sanskrit śrad-dadhāti
- Before 12th Century
Definitions
- 1: a brief authoritative formula of religious belief
- 2: a set of fundamental beliefs; also : a guiding principle
Description
A creed is a statement of belief—usually religious belief or faith—often recited as part of a religious service. The word derives from the Latin: credo for "I believe" (because the Latin translation of the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed both begin with this word). A creed is sometimes referred to as a symbol (Greek: σύμβολο[ν], sýmbolo[n]), signifying a "token" by which persons of like beliefs might recognize each other.
One of the most widely used creeds in Christianity is the Nicene Creed, formulated in AD 325 at the First Council of Nicaea. Affirmation of this creed, which describes the Trinity, is generally taken as a fundamental test of orthodoxy for most Christian denominations. The Apostles' Creed is also broadly accepted. Some Christian denominations and other groups have rejected the authority of those creeds.
Whether Judaism is creedal has been a point of some controversy. Though some say Judaism is noncreedal in nature, others say it recognizes a single creed, the Shema. "Hear O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One."[Deut. 6:4]
Muslims declare the shahada, or testimony: "I bear witness that there is nothing worthy of worship except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the slave and messenger of Allah."
The terms "creed" and "faith" are sometimes used to mean religion. Where "creed" appears alongside "religion" or "faith," it can also refer to a person's political or social beliefs, for example The American's Creed.
