Engaging Nicene Trinitarianism
Historical Analysis, Theological Exploration, and Contemporary Relevance
Engaging Nicene Trinitarianism
Historical Analysis, Theological Exploration, and Contemporary Relevance
Description
Twelve original studies delve into Trinitarian theology and its sustained ability to inform discourse, ecclesiology and society today.
The Trinitarian doctrine lies at the heart of Christian identity, shaping theological discourse across all denominations. The Nicene Creed, recited by Christians worldwide, stands as a testament to this shared belief. While many may not be familiar with the intricacies of the controversies that birthed it, the Council of Nicaea remains a pivotal moment in Christian history.
For scholars, the Council represents a perennial source of interdisciplinary intrigue, driving ongoing research and scholarly inquiry. As we approach the 1700th anniversary of this historic event, this volume re-examines past discussions, introduces fresh perspectives, and rejuvenates dialogue on a topic as relevant today as it was in the fourth century. These essays emphasise fostering constructive dialogue between Eastern and Western churches, particularly concerning the articulation of Trinitarian doctrine.
This book is important reading for anybody looking to deepen their understanding of an essential aspect of Christian history and faith.
Table of Contents
I. Historical Analysis
1. Interpreting Nicaea: Historical and Contemporary Contexts (John Behr, University of Aberdeen, UK)
2. One in Being as One in Goodness: Re-reading Nicaea with a Third-Century Interprative Key (Pui Him Ip, University of Cambridge, UK)
3. Arguing with St Basil about Taxis: On Modern Agreements About Fixing Nicene Pneumatology (Isaac Frisby, University of Durham, UK)
4. The Reception of the Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople in the Christological Controversy (David Burkhard Janssen, University of Tübingen, Germany)
II. Theological Exploration
5. The Procession of the Holy Spirit: Revisiting the Filioque through the Intra-Trinitarian Relations of Origin and Economic Missions (Matthias Grebe, St Mellitus College, UK)
6. The Filioque Controversy: A Historical and Theological Analysis from the Perspective of Vladimir Lossky (Tijana Petkovic, University of Tübingen, Germany)
7. From One to Three? The Viability of Emergent Social Trinitarianism (Johannes Grössl, University of Paderborn, Germany)
8. Re-Orientating 'Ontological Receptivity': Grounding the Son's Receptivity to the Human Jesus on Passive Generation (Alex Irving, St Mellitus College, UK)
III. Contemporary Relevance
9. The Relevance of the Nicene Creed (Christian Schlenker, University of Geneva, Switzerland)
10. An Ontology of God's Threefold Name: Rediscovering Christological Foundations (Nadine Hamilton, University of Regensburg, Germany)
11. Trinity and Empathy: The Modern Renewal of Trinitarian Ontology and the Experience of Empathy in the Phenomenology of Edith Stein (Katrin König, Heidelberg University, Germany).
12. Believing in One God: The Nicene Creed and the Shema (Mark W. Scarlata, St Mellitus College, UK)
Cumulative Bibliography
Index
Product details
| Published | 18 Sep 2025 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 272 |
| ISBN | 9780567720771 |
| Imprint | T&T Clark |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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