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Church History & Historical Theology
To much of the Western world, Augustine has no rival. He is the preeminent—uninspired—theologian of the Christian faith. When reading the titans of the church—i.e., Aquinas, Luther, and […]
Church History & Historical Theology
Below is part of the introductory section to my exposition of John Chrysostom’s doctrine of God. I posted it because I thought it was fascinating to find such […]
Church History & Historical Theology
Ambrose (c. 339–397), was Bishop of Milan (northern Italy). His name is familiar to many because of Augustine, in that it was through Ambrose’s preaching that Augustine was […]
Church History & Historical Theology
Novatian (c. 210–280) was a highly educated priest, theologian, and writer. His work, On the Trinity, advances beyond the Trinitarian theology of Tertullian’s earlier thought in maintaining the eternal […]
Church History & Historical Theology
Below is an excerpt from my exposition of St. Basil[1], from his treatise, On the Spirit. I thought it was a helpful example of doing theology correctly—the way […]
Church History & Historical Theology
Hilary of Poitiers (c. 315–367) is one of the greatest of the Western church fathers, but he is the least studied. His work, De Trinitate, in response to […]
Church History & Historical Theology
In his fascinating work, Calvin, Participation, and the Gift: The Activity of Believers in Union with Christ,[1] J. Todd Billings sheds light on Calvin’s eclectively developed (yet speculatively […]
Church History & Historical Theology
Gregory, a bishop of Nyssa in 371, was part of the Cappadocian trio, and was instrumental in the development of Trinitarian orthodoxy. His theological prowess proved vital in […]
Church History & Historical Theology
Early Church Father, Athanasius (c. 296–373) Bishop of Alexandria (Egypt) was a giant figure in the advancement and preservation of orthodox Christianity. He labored more than anyone to […]
Church History & Historical Theology
Early Church Father Origen of Alexandria (c. 185–c. 254), considered the “greatest theological luminary of his age,”[1] his prolific writings amassed to some six thousand works. While his […]