Scripture, creed, theology : lectures on the history of Christian doctrine in the first centuries /

Calhoun, Robert Lowry, 1896-1983.

Scripture, creed, theology : lectures on the history of Christian doctrine in the first centuries / - Eugene, Or, Cascade Books, ©2011 - lxx, 438 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction : Calhoun as historical theologian / George A. Lindbeck -- Revelation, religion, theology, and dogma -- Jesus and the faith of the primitive church -- Johannine theology -- Apostolic fathers and second-century apologists -- Heresies : irregular versions of the gospel -- The formation of the Apostles' Creed -- Irenaeus of Lyons -- Tertullian of Carthage -- Alexandrine theology : Clement and Origen -- Efforts to define the Christian doctrine of God -- Theology in the Nicene Age -- Appendix : notes on terminology -- Defenders of Nicaea and the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed -- Christological controversies before and after Chalcedon -- Doctrinal closure in the east -- Appendix : Pseudo-Dionysius and the rise of mysticism -- Augustine of Hippo -- The end of the era : Orange, Leo, and Gregory the Great.

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Fathers of the church.
Theology, Doctrinal--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.
Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.

BT25 / .C354 2011

230.09 C152S