answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

It is traditionally ascribed to the Twelve Apostles, who wrote it to refute Gnosticism. It was origianlly called the Symbol of the Apostles. Some historians think it was written later, possibly devloping it from the Old Roman Symbol, which was somewhat shorter.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago

The Nicene Creed was first defined at the Councils of Nicaea in 325 A.D. The Creed is based on biblical truths, but does not contain any Bible scripture.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

a romen christien

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Where did the apostles creed prayer originate?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What prayer lists your religious beliefs?

Apostles creed


Do you pray the Apostles' Creed in the Rosary?

The Apostles' Creed is prayed in the Rosary. It is the first prayer in the Rosary.


What prayer do you pray on the crucifix of the rosary?

Apostles Creed


What is the most used prayer in Anglican religion?

The Apostles Creed is the most used prayer in the Anglican Religion. The Apostles Creed is a statement of faith and their commitment to Jesus Christ.


What prayer explains what Catholics believe?

Apostles creed is the prayer that tells what Catholics believe.


Which prayer do we say at a Catholic mass that proclaims the faith of our church?

The Prayer recited at Mass that is a summary of our beliefs is the Nicene Creed:http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/


What prayer explains Faith?

You may be thinking of the Creed, like the Nicene Creed or the Apostles' Creed, although they don't really explain the faith as expound it.


Is the Apostles Creed relevant for Catholics today?

Faithful Catholics pray their rosary every day, and the Apostles Creed begins the rosary so it could not possibly be more relevant - it is part of their daily prayer.


What is the protestant version of the Apostles creed?

The Apostles Creed Protestant Version


When was Apostles Creed - album - created?

Apostles Creed - album - was created in 2006.


Are the apostles creed and the Nicene creed part of tradition or scripture?

Roman Catholic AnswerThe Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed are part of Tradition, or at least the Apostles' Creed is, the Nicene Creed would probably be considered the Magisterium.


What has the author Winfield H Bevins written?

Winfield H. Bevins has written: 'Creed: Connect to the Basic Essentials of Histric Christian Faith ' 'Creed' -- subject(s): Ten commandments, Apostles' Creed, Lord's Prayer