The Creed Trial- The Cross Examination Book 12

Professor Christian Cross, a respected apologetics scholar who has successfully defended the Christian faith in eleven previous public trials, now faces his most challenging case yet. The charge is unprecedented: that Christianity is not a single religion at all, but a collection of fundamentally different faiths that cannot honestly be taught under one name.

As prosecutors assemble theologians, scholars, and religious leaders from across Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant traditions, the courtroom becomes the stage for one of the most important questions in religious history. Can centuries of doctrinal disagreements outweigh the shared beliefs that have united Christians for two millennia?

Through compelling courtroom drama, rich theological discussion, and deeply human stories of faith, family, loss, and redemption, The Creed Trial examines the foundations of Christian identity. Readers will journey through debates on scripture, tradition, justification, worship, church authority, and the historic creeds that have shaped Christian belief across generations.

Combining intellectual rigor with engaging storytelling, Dr. Alfred Basta delivers a thought-provoking novel that challenges readers to consider what truly defines the Christian faith. Whether you are Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, or simply curious about Christianity’s history and future, this powerful installment in the Christian Cross Trials series offers an unforgettable exploration of unity amid diversity.

A compelling Christian fiction novel that blends apologetics, theology, legal drama, and spiritual reflection into a captivating narrative.

What is The Creed Trial about?

The Creed Trial is set in 2046, when a federal trial asks whether Christianity is one religion at all. The prosecution argues that it is a set of fundamentally different faiths that cannot honestly be taught under one name, and it calls theologians, scholars, and religious leaders from Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant traditions to make the case. Professor Christian Cross, an apologetics scholar who has won eleven previous public trials, must answer questions about scripture, tradition, justification, worship, church authority, and the historic creeds. The novel asks whether centuries of doctrinal disagreement can outweigh the beliefs Christians have shared for two thousand years, and whether unity can coexist with diversity. Courtroom drama is woven together with personal stories of faith, family, loss, and redemption.

Who wrote The Creed Trial?

It was written by Alfred Basta, a professor, author, and musician.

What genre is The Creed Trial?

It is Christian fiction, a courtroom novel that blends apologetics, theology, legal drama, and spiritual reflection, which means the arguments about Christian identity are carried by testimony and cross-examination rather than essay.

Who is The Creed Trial for?

The description addresses Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant readers, as well as anyone curious about Christian history and its future.

Is The Creed Trial part of a series?

Yes. It is Book 12 of The Cross Examination series, following eleven earlier trials of Professor Christian Cross. You can find the series on Amazon.

Where can I buy The Creed Trial?

The Creed Trial is available in paperback, hardcover and Kindle editions. The hardcover ISBN-13 is 979-8183589016 (299 pages, published June 21, 2026).

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About the author: Alfred Basta is a professor, author of Ward No. 8 and The Malgrave Letters, and musician as The Bastas Project.

Last updated: October 12, 2026