The Tripersonal God: Understanding and Interpreting the Trinity - Couverture souple

O'Collins SJ, Gerald

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0809138875 ISBN 13 : 9780809138876

Editeur : Paulist Press International,U.S., 1999

Synopsis

Examines the Old Testament roots of trinitarian thought, the historical developments that gave rise to the doctrine of the trinity and contemporary thinking about trinitarian issues.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

In The Tripersonal God, Gerald O'Collins examines the roots and development of Trinitarian belief, drawing on three areas for reflection: Testimony to the tripersonal God in the scriptures - both the Old Testament background and the teachings of Paul and the gospel writers The development of Trinitarian doctrine from the second-century writers and the early councils of the Church through medieval theology and modern challenges Major Trinitarian issues of today, such as naming the Trinity, the distinct personal existence of the Holy Spirit and Trinitarian imagery A comprehensive, contemporary inquiry, The Tripersonal God illuminates the historical and scriptural roots of belief in the Trinity and clarifies contemporary trends in Trinitarian thought.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Now in a revised edition, this book examines the Old Testament roots of trinitarian thought, the historical developments that gave rise to the doctrine of the trinity and contemporary thinking about trinitarian issues.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Paulist Press International,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0809138875
• ISBN 13: 9780809138876
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 234
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible