The Nicene Creed, first drafted in A.D. 325 under the auspices of the Roman emperor Constantine, is one of the major ancient statements of Christian faith, still used by Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, Calvinist, and other churches all over the world. In this lovely volume Pauline Baynes, the much-loved illustrator of C. S. Lewis"s "Chronicles of Narnia" and J. R. R. Tolkien"s "Lord of the Rings," has transformed the Nicene Creed into a delightful reading experience as well. Baynes"s exquisite original artwork brings to life the wider meaning and relevance of the Nicene Creed. Her aesthetic interpretations of the text reflecting a lifelong passion for Anglo-Saxon and Persian manuscripts, Baynes renders striking visual images of the sun, moon, and stars, of real creatures and mythical beasts, of death and resurrection, of judgment and everlasting life, and of Jesus Christ. An inspired and inspiring treatment of a singular document of faith, "I Believe" offers a unique entry into Christian spirituality and also makes a gorgeous gift book.