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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instanceOf Christian theology book
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 NERFINISHED
Roman Catholic Church NERFINISHED
author John Henry Newman NERFINISHED
centralThesis Christian doctrine can develop over time while preserving its original essence
doctrinal developments can be authentic unfoldings of earlier teachings
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
genre apologetic work
historical theology
hasEdition revised editions prepared by John Henry Newman
hasPart historical survey of doctrinal changes
theoretical account of how doctrine develops
hasTheme criteria for distinguishing authentic from corrupt doctrinal developments
historical consciousness in theology
relationship between Scripture, tradition, and magisterium
influenced 20th‑century Catholic theologians
Roman Catholic theology of doctrinal development
Second Vatican Council theological discussions
ecumenical theology
influencedBy John Henry Newman’s study of the Church Fathers
controversies between Anglicanism and Roman Catholicism
historical study of Christian dogma
language English
libraryOfCongressClassification BT21 .N5
notableFor influence on modern Catholic understanding of tradition
systematic account of how Christian doctrine can legitimately develop
use of patristic sources
originalPublicationYear 1845
proposesConcept development of doctrine
notes of genuine doctrinal development
relatedWork Apologia Pro Vita Sua NERFINISHED
Grammar of Assent NERFINISHED
subject Christian theology
Roman Catholic theology
church history
development of doctrine
doctrinal continuity
theologicalTradition Catholic theology
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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John Henry Newman notableWork An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine