The Logic Of The Trinity

Author : Paul Thom
Publisher : Fordham Univ Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780823234769

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The Logic of the Trinity:Augustine to Ockham by Paul Thom Pdf

Augustine inaugurated the project of constructing models of the Trinity in language drawn from Platonic and Aristotelian philosophy, especially the conceptual framework of Aristotle's Categories. He used the Aristotelian notions of substance and relation to set up a model whose aim was not so much to demystify the Trinity as to demonstrate the logical consistency of maintaining that there is one and only one God at the same time as maintaining that there are three distinct persons, each of whom is God. Standing against this tradition are various heretical accounts of the Trinity. The book also analyzes these traditions, using the same techniques. All these accounts of the Trinity are evaluated relative to the three constraints under which they were formed, bearing in mind that the constraints on philosophical theorizing are not limited to internal consistency but also take note of explanatory power.

Author : Vlastimil Vohánka
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-18
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783868385496

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Modality, Logical Probability, and the Trinity by Vlastimil Vohánka Pdf

This book in the epistemology of religion discusses a wide spectrum of sources in analytic, scholastic and apologetic philosophy and theology in order to argue non-deductively for the following thesis: Apart from religious experience, it cannot be evident (in a defined sense of psychological impossibility) that the Trinity doctrine is logically possible. Hence, this conclusion is drawn deductively: Apart from religious experience, it cannot be evident that Christianity or the Trinity doctrine have non-minimal logical probability. As the author points out, however, they still may be justified, well-argued, plausibly logically probable, and probable in other than the logical sense. The book will be of interest to philosophers of religion, analytic theologians, and researchers in analytic scholasticism.

Author : Stephen T. Davis,Eric T. Yang
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310104094

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An Introduction to Christian Philosophical Theology by Stephen T. Davis,Eric T. Yang Pdf

An accessible introduction to Christian philosophical theology Philosophical or analytic theology seeks to employ philosophical tools while studying topics in Christian theology and examining the logical consistency or intelligibility of some of the key doctrines of the Christian faith. In this accessible primer, An Introduction to Christian Philosophical Theology, authors Stephen T. Davis and Eric T. Yang first explain the scope, relevance, and value of philosophical theology and then applies its conceptual tools to examine each of the core Christian doctrines: Revelation and Scripture The Trinity The Incarnation Redemption and the atonement, Resurrection and life after death The final chapter briefly addresses some additional theological issues including petitionary prayer, eschatology, and original sin. Designed for beginning students and non-specialists this guide provides the ideal entry point for not only understanding what philosophical theology is but also for how it can provide valuable insights for how we think about the core doctrines of the Christian faith.

Author : Frank D. Macchia
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830859610

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The Trinity, Practically Speaking by Frank D. Macchia Pdf

The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit in the Bible (and in Christian experience) are all vital to the reality of salvation. But since the word "Trinity" does not appear in the Bible, many people wonder whether the doctrine is anything more than an intellectual puzzle created by theologians. This book leads readers step-by-step to a robust understanding of God as a Trinity.

Author : Woodrow Wilson Whidden,Jerry Moon,John W. Reeve
Publisher : Review and Herald Pub Assoc
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Seventh-Day Adventists
ISBN : 0828016844

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The Trinity by Woodrow Wilson Whidden,Jerry Moon,John W. Reeve Pdf

Among Seventh-day Adventists the doctrine of the Trinity is often taken for granted. But increasingly it is opposed by a small minority who have retreated to the anti-Trinitarian position of the pioneers. In response the authors, each a specialist in his field, trace the doctrine of the Trinity through Scripture, church history, and the writings of Ellen G. White.; ; The first section surveys the biblical foundations of the doctrine and addresses objections that have been raised. Other sections trace the development of the doctrine in Christian history, in Adventist history, and in the writings of Ellen White. The authors explain why the doctrine was resisted by many of the leading pioneers.; ; The final section asks "So what?" It discusses the theological and practical implications of Trinitarian belief, worship, and practice, showing how it affects what we believe about salvation, atonement, the great controversy, and other significant doctrines. With glossaries, bibliography, and index, this comprehensive primer on the Trinity will shed new light on the central beliefs of Christianity, and show how God still leads His church into all truth. - Introduction; SECTION ONE--The Biblical Evidence for the Full Deity of Christ, the Personality of the Spirit, and the Unity and Oneness of the Godhead; Chapter 1: The Strongest Bible Evidence for the Trinity; Chapter 2: The Full and Eternal Deity of Christ: Part I--The New Testament Epistles, the Old; Testament, and the Gospels; Chapter 3: The Full and Eternal Deity of Christ: Part II--The Gospel of John; Chapter 4: The Personality and Deity of the Spirit and the Triune Oneness of the Godhead; Chapter 5: Trinitarian Evidences in the Book of Revelation; Chapter 6: Biblical Objections to the Trinity; Chapter 7: Logical Objections to the Trinity; SECTION TWO--The History of the Trinity Doctrine From A.D. 100 to A.D. 1500; SECTION THREE--Trinity and Anti-Trinitarianism From the Reformation to the Advent; Movement; SECTION FOUR--The Doctrine of the Trinity and Its Implications for Christian Thought and Practice; Index

Author : Thomas V. Morris
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2001-04-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781579106294

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The Logic of God Incarnate by Thomas V. Morris Pdf

This book is a philosophical examination of the logical problems associated with the claim that Jesus of Nazareth was one and the same person as God the Son, the Second Person of the divine Trinity. How can a being or person who is omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent, etc., have become human given that humans are limited in knowledge and beset with weaknesses? Unless this belief in the incarnation is to be dismissed as pious sentimentality, a philosophical case must be made for at least the possible rationality of the idea. Tom Morris makes such an attempt in this book. Indeed, although it claims only to be arguing that the idea of God Incarnate is not impossible, The Logic of God Incarnate confronts the preponderance of modem philosophical argumentation against the incarnation and manages to put the traditional doctrine in a quite plausible light.

Author : Vern S. Poythress
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433532320

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Logic by Vern S. Poythress Pdf

For the well-rounded Christian looking to improve their critical thinking skills, here is an accessible introduction to the study of logic (parts 1 & 2) as well as an in-depth treatment of the discipline (parts 3 & 4) from a professor with 6 academic degrees and over 30 years experience teaching. Questions for further reflection are included at the end of each chapter as well as helpful diagrams and charts that are appropriate for use in high school, home school, college, and graduate-level classrooms. Overall, Vern Poythress has undertaken a radical recasting of the study of logic in this revolutionary work from a Christian worldview.

Author : Peter J. Leithart
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441222510

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Traces of the Trinity by Peter J. Leithart Pdf

As the Triune God created the world, so creation bears the signs of its Creator. This evocative book by an influential Christian thinker explores the pattern of mutual indwelling that characterizes the creation at every level. Traces of the Trinity appear in myriad ways in everyday life, from our relations with the world and our relationships with others to sexuality, time, language, music, ethics, and logic. This small book with a big idea--the Trinity as the Christian theory of everything--changes the way we view and think about the world and places demands on the way we live together in community.

Author : Michael Reeves
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830839834

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Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves Pdf

In this brief and winsome book, Michael Reeves presents an introduction to the Christian faith that is rooted in the triune God. He takes cues from preachers and teachers down through the ages, setting key doctrines of creation, the person and work of Christ, and life in the Spirit into a simple framework of the Christian life.

Author : R. C. Sproul
Publisher : Reformation Trust Publishing
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1642890456

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What Is the Trinity? by R. C. Sproul Pdf

The Bible teaches that God is one in substance and three in person--the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Although the Trinity is clearly taught in the Bible, it has been attacked throughout church history, and many Christians today have not studied this foundational doctrine. In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul carefully explains the Trinity and clarifies common misconceptions. While the Trinity is mysterious, it is not contradictory, and it is essential to understanding the nature of God. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

Author : H.E. Baber
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334057253

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The Trinity by H.E. Baber Pdf

he doctrine of the Trinity developed in response to a range of theological interests—among them the project of reconciling claims about the divinity of Christ with monotheism and massaging Christian doctrine into the ambient (largely Platonic) philosophical framework of the period. More recently the Trinity doctrine has been deployed to promote normative claims concerning human nature, human relationships and social justice. During the past two decades analytic philosophers of religion have increasingly engaged with the doctrine. There are, however, a number of foundational questions that have not been addressed in the philosophical literature. The Trinity: A Philosophical Investigation considers the competing accounts of the Trinity doctrine, whether orthodox or heterodox, and aims to respond to objections and explicate their motivations and entailments.

Author : Gordon H. Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1998-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 094093180X

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Logic by Gordon H. Clark Pdf

Author : Millard J. Erickson
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2000-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780801062872

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Making Sense of the Trinity by Millard J. Erickson Pdf

This user-friendly guide by a noted biblical scholar explores three crucial questions that often pose difficulty for those seeking to understand the doctrine of the Trinity.

Author : Alvan Lamson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1860
Category : Church history
ISBN : NYPL:33433081641122

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The Church of the First Three Centuries by Alvan Lamson Pdf

Author : Dale Tuggy
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781304587886

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Trinity by Dale Tuggy Pdf

This book surveys the ways analytic theologians have sought to understand the Christian doctrine of the Trinity. Applying the tools of recent analytic metaphysics, logic, and epistemology, they seek to provide a self-consistent and orthodox way to understand the trinitarian claims of catholic traditions. This issue goes to the heart of Christian belief, and is central to theological disagreements between Christians, Jews, and Muslims.Supplementary discussions survey the history of Trinity theories, unitarian Christian theologies, and Judaic and Islamic objections to Trinity theories.There is an extensive bibliography.This book is an authorized reprint of the article "Trinity" and its supplementary documents, from the online Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. http://plato.stanford.edu/