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Edwin
is on page 171 of 511
So far - so good; personally, I was more interested in the historical aspect of the development of doctrines, which the book does well, but it's filled with a large amount of information pertaining to different Patristic Fathers across the 2nd - 4th centuries; it can be a bit of a mish mash but it's not difficult to comprehend, perhaps a bit dry?
— Jun 05, 2025 04:04PM
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Edwin
is on page 252 of 511
It was interesting to read about the early Church developments behind sacraments like baptism, the Eucharist, and confession; the part on Arianism and the Nicene theology was interesting as well, but quite thorough and dry.
I think, so far, this book is great if you're interested in how the gears, even the tiniest ones, of early Christianity worked; if you're more interested in a general overview, this book isn't it.
— Jun 13, 2025 08:35PM
I think, so far, this book is great if you're interested in how the gears, even the tiniest ones, of early Christianity worked; if you're more interested in a general overview, this book isn't it.
Edwin
is on page 189 of 511
Irenaeus and Origen are particularly interesting, especially Origen with how he began the idea of 'Theosis'; as well as how intriguing the differences were present between the West and the East, or 'legalism' and 'mysticism.'
— Jun 09, 2025 06:00PM
