das Glaubensbekenntnis
Translation
creed, confession of faith, statement of belief
Examples
Er legte ein mutiges Glaubensbekenntnis ab.
He made a courageous confession of faith.
Das Apostolische Glaubensbekenntnis ist weit verbreitet.
The Apostles' Creed is widespread.
Grammar Patterns
to make a confession of faith (ein Glaubensbekenntnis ablegen) He made a confession of faith before the court.
Similar Words
das Credo (credo), die Überzeugung (conviction)
Etymology
Composed of 'Glauben' (faith, belief) and 'Bekenntnis' (confession, acknowledgement).
Memory Tips
Think of it literally as a 'belief-confession'. You are confessing what you believe.