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The Christian Tradition: A History of the Development of Doctrine, Volume 1

The Emergence of the Catholic Tradition
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The Christian Tradition: A History of the Development of Doctrine, Volume 1 by Jaroslav Pelikan explores the origins and early evolution of Christian doctrine from the close of the New Testament period through to the Council of Chalcedon in 451 AD. The book delves into how early Christianity formed its theological and philosophical foundations within the context of existing religious and cultural systems. Pelikan provides an insightful examination of how dogma developed in the early centuries of the Church.
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You might like this book if you have an interest in exploring the rich and complex history of Christian doctrine. It provides an insightful analysis of the early development of Christianity, making it an appealing read for those curious about the evolution of religious thought and its historical context.

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In this five-volume opus--now available in its entirety in paperback--Pelikan traces the development of Christian doctrine from the first century to the twentieth. "Pelikan's "The Christian Tradition" [is] a series for which they must have coined words like 'magisterial'."--Martin Marty, "Commonweal"

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In this five-volume opus—now available in its entirety in paperback—Pelikan traces the development of Christian doctrine from the first century to the twentieth.

Pelikan's The Christian Tradition is a series for which they must have coined words like 'magisterial'.—Martin Marty, Commonweal

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The Christian Tradition: A History of the Development of Doctrine, Volume 1 by Jaroslav Pelikan is widely praised for its in-depth exploration of early Christian doctrinal development, providing a scholarly yet accessible narrative of the formative periods of Christian doctrine. Reviewers commend the author's ability to present complex theological ideas clearly and his meticulous research. The book is frequently recommended for its comprehensive coverage and insightful analysis, appreciated by both students and scholars of theology for its clarity and rigour.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780226653716

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 August 1975

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Chicago Press

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 15.0mm

Height: 23.0mm

Weight: 624g

Pages: 442

About the Author

Jaroslav Pelikan is Sterling Professor of History Emeritus at Yale University.

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