Arius: Heresy and Tradition
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*Arius: Heresy and Tradition* is a scholarly study by theologian Rowan Williams that examines the life, thought, and historical impact of the early Christian presbyter Arius and the Arian controversy within the development of Christian doctrine.
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Target entity: Arius: Heresy and Tradition Context triple: [Rowan Williams, notableWork, Arius: Heresy and Tradition]
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Against Heresies
Against Heresies is a foundational 2nd-century Christian theological work that systematically refutes Gnostic teachings and defends orthodox doctrine.
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Trinitarian controversies of the 4th century
The Trinitarian controversies of the 4th century were intense theological and political disputes within early Christianity over the nature and divinity of Christ and his relationship to God the Father, which led to major church councils and the formulation of orthodox Trinitarian doctrine.
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C.
Four Orations Against the Arians
Four Orations Against the Arians is a series of theological discourses by Athanasius of Alexandria defending Nicene orthodoxy and refuting Arian Christology in the early Christian church.
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History of the Corruptions of Christianity
History of the Corruptions of Christianity is an 18th-century theological work by Joseph Priestley that critically examines how Christian doctrine, in his view, deviated from its original, rational and scriptural foundations over time.
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E.
Triads in Defense of the Holy Hesychasts
Triads in Defense of the Holy Hesychasts is a foundational 14th-century theological work by Gregory Palamas that articulates and defends the mystical practice and doctrine of hesychasm within Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
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Target entity: Arius: Heresy and Tradition Target entity description: *Arius: Heresy and Tradition* is a scholarly study by theologian Rowan Williams that examines the life, thought, and historical impact of the early Christian presbyter Arius and the Arian controversy within the development of Christian doctrine.
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A.
Against Heresies
Against Heresies is a foundational 2nd-century Christian theological work that systematically refutes Gnostic teachings and defends orthodox doctrine.
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B.
Trinitarian controversies of the 4th century
The Trinitarian controversies of the 4th century were intense theological and political disputes within early Christianity over the nature and divinity of Christ and his relationship to God the Father, which led to major church councils and the formulation of orthodox Trinitarian doctrine.
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C.
Four Orations Against the Arians
Four Orations Against the Arians is a series of theological discourses by Athanasius of Alexandria defending Nicene orthodoxy and refuting Arian Christology in the early Christian church.
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D.
History of the Corruptions of Christianity
History of the Corruptions of Christianity is an 18th-century theological work by Joseph Priestley that critically examines how Christian doctrine, in his view, deviated from its original, rational and scriptural foundations over time.
-
E.
Triads in Defense of the Holy Hesychasts
Triads in Defense of the Holy Hesychasts is a foundational 14th-century theological work by Gregory Palamas that articulates and defends the mystical practice and doctrine of hesychasm within Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (36)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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theological study ⓘ |
| about |
Arianism
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Arius ⓘ
surface form:
Arius of Alexandria
Trinitarian theology ⓘ doctrinal development in Christianity ⓘ |
| analyzes |
reception of Arius in later Christian thought
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theological arguments of Arius ⓘ |
| author | Rowan Williams ⓘ |
| context |
early Christian church
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fourth-century doctrinal debates ⓘ |
| contributionTo |
modern understanding of Arianism
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scholarship on early Christian controversies ⓘ |
| examines |
First Council of Nicaea
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surface form:
Council of Nicaea
Nicene Creed ⓘ category of heresy in Christian history ⓘ formation of orthodoxy ⓘ |
| field |
church history
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historical theology ⓘ theology ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
development of Trinitarian doctrine
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historical impact of Arianism ⓘ life of Arius ⓘ relationship between heresy and tradition ⓘ thought of Arius ⓘ |
| genre | scholarly monograph ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Arian controversy
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Arius ⓘ early Christian doctrine ⓘ |
| perspective |
critical engagement with traditional portrayals of Arius
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reassessment of Arius as a theologian ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
church historians
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students of early Christianity ⓘ theologians ⓘ |
| writtenBy | Rowan Williams ⓘ |
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