The Middle Way; or the Province of Patristic Divinity Determined. to Which Is Added, the Samaritan, a Sermon on Luke Xvii. 16

Robert William Essington

ISBN 10: 0461629941 / ISBN 13: 9780461629941

Published by HardPress Ltd, 2021

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• Title: The Middle Way; or the Province of Patristic Divinity Determined. to Which Is Added, the Samaritan, a Sermon on Luke Xvii. 16
• Publisher: HardPress Ltd
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0461629941
• ISBN 13: 9780461629941
• Binding: Paperback / softback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 526 grams

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The Middle Way; Or The Province Of Patristic Divinity Determined. To Which Is Added, The Samaritan, A Sermon On Luke XVII. 16 by Robert William Essington. This work presents a two-part examination of early Christian theology. In the main discourse, Essington, a Cambridge lecturer, argues for a careful, modern engagement with the Church Fathers, defending their historical value while warning against excessive veneration or uncritical adoption of their more speculative interpretations. He outlines three propositions: the importance of studying the Fathers, the benefits of their writings under certain conditions, and the dangers they may pose if misused. He critiques approaches that would replace Bible study with patristic reading, and he advocates a measured method that places Scripture first, then patristic sources as supplementary, with prudent judgment to avoid Romanist or heterodox distortions. The sermon titled The Samaritan on Luke 17:16 further uses the Samaritan narrative to advocate Christian charity, toleration, and reconciliation among Christians, arguing against sectarian exclusion and urging clergy to exemplify a Samaritan spirit toward dissenters and rivals, in the spirit of true Gospel fellowship.