The Athanasian Creed is the most splendid ecclesiastical lyric ever poured forth by the genius of man.
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- What does it mean?
- The quote praises the Athanasian Creed as a masterpiece of religious poetry created by human intellect.
- In plain terms
- The Creed is great religious poetry.
- What can you take from it?
- Religious texts can be artistic achievements.
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