Dissertatiunculae Quaedam Critico-Theologicae by John Henry Newman
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"Dissertatiunculae Quaedam Critico-Theologicae" by John Henry Newman is a critical-theological treatise written in the mid-19th century. This work examines various theological arguments, with particular emphasis on the writings of early Church Fathers, particularly St. Athanasius, regarding Christological debates and heresies such as Arianism and Sabellianism. Through his analysis, Newman aims to clarify theological doctrines and the historical context of these early theological controversies. At the start of the treatise, Newman provides a
dedication and a preface indicating his intention to address issues of critical theology, particularly in relation to Athanasius' writings against Arianism. The introduction sets a scholarly tone as Newman outlines his critical approach to examining Athanasius' four orations, emphasizing their interconnections and the nature of their argumentation. He points out inconsistencies and debates about the structuring and classification of these texts, suggesting that they may not have been intended as a cohesive single work but rather as separate responses to heretical ideas propagated by figures like Marcellus of Ancyra and Photinus. This sets the groundwork for deeper analysis of these theological disputes throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Newman, John Henry, 1801-1890 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dissertatiunculae Quaedam Critico-Theologicae |
| Credits |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 43.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Latin |
| LoC Class | BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology |
| Subject | Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 |
| Subject | Fathers of the church |
| Subject | Christian literature, Early |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34078 |
| Release Date | Oct 15, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 351 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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