It is also a research instrument for theologians, historians, and individuals with an interest in the study of Christianity. See notes in "Most Recent Edition" below.īy including all basic texts of Catholic teachings, the Enchiridion serves as a compendium of faith through the centuries. 'DS' sometimes continues to be used as a general reference to even later editions. It is commonly abbreviated 'D' or 'Dz' in early editions and 'DS' in editions edited by Adolf Schönmetzer due to a revision in numbering. The Enchiridion is sometimes referred to as Denzinger, after its first editor, Heinrich Joseph Dominicus Denzinger. The name Enchiridion (from Greek cheir, "hand") means "handbook." Originally published as "Enchiridion Symbolorum et Definitionum", it is today published as "Enchiridion symbolorum, definitionum et declarationum de rebus fidei et morum" (meaning “Handbook of creeds, definitions, and declarations on matters of faith and morals.”)
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