An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine
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An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine is a theological work by John Henry Newman that argues Christian teachings legitimately grow and unfold over time while preserving their original essence.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian theology book
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book ⓘ theological treatise ⓘ |
| arguesAgainst | view that all post‑biblical doctrines are corruptions ⓘ |
| arguesFor | continuity between apostolic teaching and later Catholic dogma ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Anglican–Catholic debates
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Roman Catholic Church NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| author | John Henry Newman NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| centralThesis |
Christian doctrine can develop over time while preserving its original essence
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doctrinal developments can be authentic unfoldings of earlier teachings ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| genre |
apologetic work
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historical theology ⓘ |
| hasEdition | revised editions prepared by John Henry Newman ⓘ |
| hasPart |
historical survey of doctrinal changes
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theoretical account of how doctrine develops ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
criteria for distinguishing authentic from corrupt doctrinal developments
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historical consciousness in theology ⓘ relationship between Scripture, tradition, and magisterium ⓘ |
| influenced |
20th‑century Catholic theologians
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Roman Catholic theology of doctrinal development ⓘ Second Vatican Council theological discussions ⓘ ecumenical theology ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
John Henry Newman’s study of the Church Fathers
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controversies between Anglicanism and Roman Catholicism ⓘ historical study of Christian dogma ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| libraryOfCongressClassification | BT21 .N5 ⓘ |
| notableFor |
influence on modern Catholic understanding of tradition
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systematic account of how Christian doctrine can legitimately develop ⓘ use of patristic sources ⓘ |
| originalPublicationYear | 1845 ⓘ |
| proposesConcept |
development of doctrine
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notes of genuine doctrinal development ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Apologia Pro Vita Sua
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Grammar of Assent NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subject |
Christian theology
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Roman Catholic theology ⓘ church history ⓘ development of doctrine ⓘ doctrinal continuity ⓘ |
| theologicalTradition |
Catholic theology
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Western Christian theology NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| timePeriodDescribed | history of Christian doctrine from the early Church to modern times ⓘ |
| writtenBefore | John Henry Newman’s reception into the Roman Catholic Church ⓘ |
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