Divine simplicity / Thomas H. McCall

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McCall, Thomas H., author.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in the problems of God

Cambridge elements. Elements in the problems of God, 2754-8724

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

God--Simplicity--History of doctrines.

God.

Monotheism--History of doctrines.

Monotheism.

Simplicity--Religious aspects--History of doctrines.

Simplicity.

Simplicity--Religious aspects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2026

Summary:

"The doctrine of divine simplicity is an important element of major monotheistic religions; not only Islamic and Jewish but also Christian theologians have affirmed and defended the doctrine. However, the historic doctrine is the subject of intense debate within these traditions. Historic expressions of the doctrine are surveyed, important objections are considered, and arguments in favor of the doctrine are summarized"-- Cambridge Core

Contents:

Western monotheisms and the doctrine of divine simplicity

Holy writ and the doctrine of divine simplicity

Piety, divine personhood, and the doctrine of divine simplicity

Coherence and the doctrine of divine simplicity

The doctrine of the Trinity and the doctrine of divine simplicity

Freedom, contingency, and the doctrine of divine simplicity

Motivations and benefits: a brief sketch of a dozen or so arguments

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Cambridge Core, viewed May 14, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version: McCall, Thomas H. Divine simplicity

ISBN:

9781009622059

1009622056

OCLC:

1579219342

Publisher Number:

CIPO000371138

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license