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Back to EpisodesWOF 512: The Development of Christian Doctrine (4 of 12)
Published 9 months, 4 weeks ago
Description
Newman’s Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine is perhaps his greatest contribution to theology. In this essay, Newman considers why “development” is an important lens through which to understand the Church and her teachings.
Topics Covered:
- How ideas and doctrines tend to evolve over time
- How Newman avoids historicism
- The inexhaustible richness of Christ
Links:
- Podcast: WOF 511: Newman as a Catholic (3 of 12)
- Read: An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine
- Article: Development or Corruption
- Video: Development of Doctrine: What it is and Why it Matters
- Word on Fire Institute: https://institute.wordonfire.org/
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