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Wilhite, David E

The Gospel According to Heretics : Discovering Orthodoxy Through early Christological conflicts / David E. Wilhite - xii, 290 pages ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-280) and index

Defining heresy, revising orthodoxy -- Marcion: supersessionism -- Ebion: adoptionism -- Gnostics: docetism -- Sabellius: modalism -- Arius: subordinationism -- Apollinaris: subhumanism -- Nestorius: dyoprosopitism -- Eutyches: monophysitism -- Iconoclasts: antirepresentationalism -- Muslims: reductionism -- Heresy according to the gospel

Since what Christian doctrine denies can be as important as what it affirms, it is important to understand teachings about Jesus that the early church rejected. Historians now acknowledge that proponents of alternative teachings were not so much malicious malcontents as they were misguided or even misunderstood. Here a recognized expert in early Christian theology teaches orthodox Christology by explaining the false starts (heresies), making the history of theology relevant for today's church. This engaging introduction to the christological heresies is suitable for beginning students. In addition, pastors and laypeople will find it useful for apologetic purposes

ISBN: 9780801039768 0801039762

Standard No.: 40025389058

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Christian heresies--History--Early church, ca. 30-600
Christian heretics

LC Class. No.: BT1319 / .W54 2015

Dewey Class. No.: 273 / W6789