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Book SynopsisThis handbook examines the history of Trinitarian theology and reveals the Nicene unity still at work among Christians today despite ecumenical differences and the variety of theological perspectives. The forty-three chapters are organized into the following seven parts: the Trinity in Scripture, Patristic witnesses to the Trinitarian faith, Medieval appropriations of the Trinitarian faith, the Reformation through to the 20th Century, Trinitarian Dogmatics, the Trinity and Christian life, and Dialogues (addressing ecumenical, interreligious, and cultural interactions). The phrase ''Trinitarian faith'' can hardly be understood outside of reference to the Councils of Nicaea and Constantinople and to their reception: the doctrine of the Trinity is indissociably connected to the reading of Scripture through the ecclesial and theological traditions. The modern period is characterized especially by the arrival of history, under two principal aspects: ''historical theology'' and ''philosophie
Trade ReviewThe Oxford Handbook of the Trinity serves as an exemplary resource for specialists and nonspecialists alike. The considerable breadth of the volume is a major strength in this respect. * David Luy, Trinity Journal *
a valuable reference work, providing a trustworthy guide to central topics in trinitarian theology * Amy Plantinga Pauw, Scottish Journal of Theology *
Table of ContentsPART I: THE TRINITY IN SCRIPTURE; PART II: PATRISTIC WITNESSES TO THE TRINITARIAN FAITH; PART III: MEDIEVAL APPROPRIATIONS OF THE TRINITARIAN FAITH; PART IV: THE REFORMATION TO THE 20TH CENTURY; PART V: TRINITARIAN DOGMATICS; PART VI: THE TRINITY AND CHRISTIAN LIFE; PART VII: DIALOGUES
