Creeds and confessions have been used throughout Christian history to summarize the Bible‘s teaching, distilling the key truths of Scripture into concise and succinct propositions. The  ESV Bible with Creeds and Confessions  contains 13 important creeds and confessions from church history placed after the complete ESV text, including the Apostles’ Creed, the Belgic Confession, and the Heidelberg Catechism. Introductions written by theologian Chad Van Dixhoorn explain the history and original purpose of each, helping modern Christians see how these historic documents were designed to faithfully teach the truths of Scripture―truths aimed at shaping and motivating the lives of all who follow Christ. 13 Historic Creeds and Confessions Placed in the Back:  Including the Apostles’ Creed (ca. 200–400), the Nicene Creed (325), the Athanasian Creed (381), the Chalcedonian Definition (451), the Augsburg Confession (1530), the Belgic Confession (1561), the Articles of Religion (1563), the Canons of Dort (1618–19), the Westminster Confession (1646), the London Baptist Confession (1689), the Heidelberg Catechism (1563), the Westminster Larger Catechism (1647), and the Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) - Introductions:  Written by historian Chad Van Dixhoorn to each of the 13 creeds and confessions - Excellent Production:  Features smyth-sewn binding, ribbon markers, 10.5-point type, gilding, and a quality guarantee Chad Van Dixhoorn (PhD, Cambridge University) is professor of church history and theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, and a former pastor in the United Kingdom and in Virginia. He is the author of Confessing the Faith and God’s Ambassadors .