Corpus doctrinae christianae
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Corpus doctrinae christianae is a major Reformation-era theological work by Zacharias Ursinus that systematically presents and defends Reformed Christian doctrine.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Corpus doctrinae christianae Context triple: [Zacharias Ursinus, wrote, Corpus doctrinae christianae]
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A.
De veritate religionis Christianae
De veritate religionis Christianae is a 17th-century apologetic treatise that presents a rational defense of Christianity, written by the Dutch jurist and theologian Hugo Grotius.
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B.
On Christian Doctrine
On Christian Doctrine is a foundational theological and hermeneutical treatise by St. Augustine that outlines principles for interpreting Scripture and for Christian teaching and preaching.
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C.
Das Wesen des Christentums
Das Wesen des Christentums is a seminal 1841 philosophical work by Ludwig Feuerbach that argues Christianity is a projection of human nature and laid important groundwork for later critiques of religion.
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D.
Sapientiae Christianae
Sapientiae Christianae is an 1890 encyclical that outlines the duties and responsibilities of Christians in public and social life, emphasizing the proper relationship between Church and state.
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E.
The Faith of the Christian Church
The Faith of the Christian Church is a 20th-century theological work by Swedish bishop and theologian Gustaf Aulén that systematically presents and interprets the central doctrines of historic Christian faith.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Corpus doctrinae christianae Target entity description: Corpus doctrinae christianae is a major Reformation-era theological work by Zacharias Ursinus that systematically presents and defends Reformed Christian doctrine.
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A.
De veritate religionis Christianae
De veritate religionis Christianae is a 17th-century apologetic treatise that presents a rational defense of Christianity, written by the Dutch jurist and theologian Hugo Grotius.
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B.
On Christian Doctrine
On Christian Doctrine is a foundational theological and hermeneutical treatise by St. Augustine that outlines principles for interpreting Scripture and for Christian teaching and preaching.
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C.
Das Wesen des Christentums
Das Wesen des Christentums is a seminal 1841 philosophical work by Ludwig Feuerbach that argues Christianity is a projection of human nature and laid important groundwork for later critiques of religion.
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D.
Sapientiae Christianae
Sapientiae Christianae is an 1890 encyclical that outlines the duties and responsibilities of Christians in public and social life, emphasizing the proper relationship between Church and state.
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E.
The Faith of the Christian Church
The Faith of the Christian Church is a 20th-century theological work by Swedish bishop and theologian Gustaf Aulén that systematically presents and interprets the central doctrines of historic Christian faith.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Reformation-era work
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systematic theology ⓘ theological work ⓘ |
| aim |
to defend Reformed teaching against opponents
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to systematize Reformed doctrine ⓘ |
| author | Zacharias Ursinus ⓘ |
| circulation | scholarly theological circles ⓘ |
| confessionalFamily |
Genevan Reformation
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surface form:
Continental Reformed
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| countryOfOrigin | Holy Roman Empire ⓘ |
| doctrinalOrientation | Calvinist ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Christian ethics
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Christology ⓘ doctrine of God ⓘ ecclesiology ⓘ justification by faith ⓘ law and gospel ⓘ predestination ⓘ sacraments ⓘ soteriology ⓘ |
| genre |
catechetical theology
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dogmatic theology ⓘ |
| hasPart |
doctrinal exposition
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polemical defense of Reformed views ⓘ systematic presentation of Christian doctrine ⓘ |
| hasTheologicalPerspective |
Augustinian
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covenantal ⓘ |
| historicalContext | post-Reformation confessionalization ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Heidelberg Catechism
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John Calvin ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
advanced theological students
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clergy ⓘ |
| language | Latin ⓘ |
| mainSubject | Reformed Christian doctrine ⓘ |
| movement |
Reformation
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surface form:
Protestant Reformation
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| opposes |
Anabaptist views
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Lutheran sacramental theology (in part) ⓘ Roman Catholic doctrine on justification ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Commentary on the Heidelberg Catechism
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surface form:
Commentary on the Heidelberg Catechism (Zacharias Ursinus)
Heidelberg Catechism ⓘ |
| religion | Christianity ⓘ |
| theologicalTradition | Reformed theology ⓘ |
| timePeriod | 16th century ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Reformed pastors
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Reformed theologians ⓘ |
| usedFor |
doctrinal instruction
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theological education ⓘ |
| usedIn | Reformed scholastic theology ⓘ |
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Subject: Corpus doctrinae christianae Description of subject: Corpus doctrinae christianae is a major Reformation-era theological work by Zacharias Ursinus that systematically presents and defends Reformed Christian doctrine.
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