Christian understandings of the Trinity : the historical trajectory / Veli-Matti Karkkainen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kärkkäinen, Veli-Matti, author.

Series:

Christian understandings

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Trinity--History of doctrines.

Trinity.

Physical Description:

vii, 239 pages ; 22 cm.

Other Title:

Historical trajectory

Place of Publication:

Minneapolis, MN : Fortress Press, [2017]

Summary:

In this creative approach to the doctrine of the Trinity, Kärkkäinen focuses on keeping a dynamic balance between the intellectual-doctrinal and spiritual-charismatic approaches as parallel avenues toward theological understanding. His narrative approach draws on direct quotations from key historical theologians to increase appreciation of their theological wisdom and to encourage students to "dig further into this rich spiritual wellspring." Book jacket.

Contents:

1 The Christian Trinity: Biblical Antecedents 7

2 Trinitarian Canons: Emergence and Consolidation 31

3 The Holy Spirit: Divine and Equal? 95

4 Medieval Contributions and Clarifications 139

5 Reformation and Modern Perspectives 165

6 Contemporary Trinitarianism and Its Prospects 187.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

1451479956

9781451479959

OCLC:

966568625