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Introduction
Creeds in the major religions
- Origins and functions of creeds
- Religions of the East
- Religions of the West
  - Islam
  - Judaism
  - Christianity
Confessions of the Christian faith
- Origins and functions of confessions
  - Lutheran confessions
  - Reformed churches confessions
  - The Anglican Communion
  - Confessions of other Protestant groups
  - Roman Catholic doctrinal statements
  - Eastern Orthodox doctrinal statements
- Creeds and confessions today

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