A clear-eyed look at infallibility and its role in Christian truth, with ideas from both Catholic and German writers. It guides readers through a contested topic with practical implications for faith today.
In this examination of a pivotal question, the author discusses why infallibility matters for doctrinal Christianity and how it shapes the church’s ability to preach clearly in the modern world. The text weighs arguments from Vatican Council debates, rationalist critiques, and comparisons with English, German, and Protestant thinkers.
What you will encounter:
- An analysis of how infallibility is argued for and why it is considered essential by some Christians.
- Critiques of attempts to merge natural religion with revealed truth.
- Discussion of how different thinkers—from Martineau to Frohschammer—view revelation and authority.
- Patterns of thought that connect philosophy, theology, and church practice in the modern era.
Ideal for readers interested in church history, theology, and the ongoing dialogue about how truth is known and taught in Christianity.