Trinitarian Perspectives in the Apostolic Fathers
eBook - ePub

Trinitarian Perspectives in the Apostolic Fathers

An Investigation

  1. 132 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Trinitarian Perspectives in the Apostolic Fathers

An Investigation

About this book

In this in-depth exploration, the authors embark on a journey to uncover the intriguing questions about the Trinity's emergence in the writings of the Apostolic Fathers. As this study takes a close look at whether we can find signs of the Trinity and shared understandings in these early texts, shedding light on whether these writings reflect a "triadic way of talking about God." A crucial aspect of the investigation is to see if there is a common belief about the Trinity, offering insights into the theological ideas of that time. A central question arises: Did the early Apostolic Fathers have a sense of the Trinity? If so, how did they try to understand it?Immersed in the early Christian mindset, this book examines how each text talks God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit in relation to each other. With scholars like Larry Hurtado and Richard Bauckham guiding the way, the study explores the connections and differences between the beliefs about God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit in the Apostolic Fathers corpus.This rich work connects the past with contemporary theological questions. Through careful research, Trinitarian Perspectives in the Apostolic Fathers reveals the interplay of history, faith, and divine understanding. This book is a helpful resource for theologians, historians, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of early Christian beliefs.

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Yes, you can access Trinitarian Perspectives in the Apostolic Fathers by Mina Fouad Tawfike, Emad Atef Ezzat Hanna in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Theology & Religion & History of Religion. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Abbreviations and Texts Used
  3. Chapter 1: Introduction
  4. Chapter 2: Didache
  5. Chapter 3: Epistle of Barnabas
  6. Chapter 4: First Epistle of Clement
  7. Chapter 5: Second Epistle of Clement
  8. Chapter 6: Epistles of Ignatius
  9. Chapter 7: Epistle to Diognetus
  10. Chapter 8: Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians
  11. Chapter 9: Martyrdom of Polycarp
  12. Chapter 10: The Shepherd of Hermas
  13. Chapter 11: The Fragments of Papias
  14. Chapter 12: The Fragments of Quadratus
  15. Chapter 13: Conclusion
  16. Bibliography