A Calm Inquiry Into the Scripture Doctrine Concerning the Person of Christ: To Which Are Annexed a Brief Review of the Controversy Between Bishop Horsley and Dr. Priestley (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Belsham

9780266768005: A Calm Inquiry Into the Scripture Doctrine Concerning the Person of Christ: To Which Are Annexed a Brief Review of the Controversy Between Bishop Horsley and Dr. Priestley (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266768008 ISBN 13: 9780266768005

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Unraveling the Trinity: a historical look at Christian doctrine and its debates

This book surveys how Christians have understood the nature of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, focusing on major questions about unity, personhood, and worship. It examines competing viewpoints, parties, and arguments in a key theological controversy, helping readers see why the Trinity has long been debated among scholars and believers.

Two framing sections set the stage for readers new to the topic, and a detailed review traces arguments from early church debates to more recent disputes. The work highlights how language, interpretation, and doctrine have shaped how Christians describe God and how outsiders have perceived the faith.

Clarifies terms and positions in the Trinity debate, including Realist and Nominalist perspectives
Outlines how different schools of thought interpret Scripture and divine nature
Rates the impact of doctrinal choices on unity, worship, and religious practice
Reviews key historical exchanges and their influence on later Unitarian and orthodox thought

Ideal for readers of religious history, theology, and anyone curious about how a central Christian doctrine evolved through argument and interpretation.

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