Know the Heretics

Justin S. Holcomb (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

176 Seiten

2014
Zondervan (Verlag)
978-0-310-51507-4 (ISBN)

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In this guide, Justin Holcomb---a priest, professor, and author---introduces readers to the major heresies in Christian history, outlining not just the false teachings but also the orthodox response to each one and their ongoing contemporary relevance. Discussion questions make Know the Heretics useful for individual and group study alike.

There is a lot of talk about heresy these days. The frequency and volume of accusations suggest that some Christians have lost a sense of the gravity of the word. On the other hand, many believers have little to no familiarity with orthodox doctrine or the historic distortions of it.

What’s needed is a strong dose of humility and restraint, and also a clear and informed definition of orthodoxy and heresy. Know the Heretics provides an accessible “travel guide” to the most significant heresies throughout Christian history. As a part of the KNOW series, it is designed for personal study or classroom use, but also for small groups and Sunday schools wanting to more deeply understand the foundations of the faith.

Each chapter covers a key statement of faith and includes a discussion of its historical context; a simple explanation of the unorthodox teaching, the orthodox response and a key defender; reflections of contemporary relevance; and discussion questions.

Justin S. Holcomb (PhD) is the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida and teaches theology and apologetics at Reformed Theological Seminary. He is the author, coauthor, or editor of more than twenty books on theology, abuse, and biblical studies, including Know the Creeds and Councils, Know the Heretics, and Rid of My Disgrace.

Introduction: What Is Heresy?
1. Judaizers (ca. 50)
*Paul replied (Galatians).
2. Marcion (ca. 85-160)
*Tertullian and Iranaeus replied.
3. Docetism: Primary teacher is Valentinus (ca. 136-165)
*Irenaeus and Polycarp replied.
4. Mani (ca. 216-277)
*St. Augustine replied.
5. Sabellius (ca. 215)
*Tertullian replied.
6. Arius (256-336 A.D.)
*Athanasius replied.
7. Photinus (?-376)
*Hilary of Poitiers replied.
8. Apollinarius (?-390A.D.)
*Gregory of Nazianzus replied.
9. Pelagius (ca.354-420/440)
*St. Augustine replied
10. Eutyches (378-454 A.D.)
*Leo the Great replied
11. Nestorius (ca. 381-451)
*Cyril of Alexandria replied.
12. Monothelitism: Primary teach is Virgilus (?-555)
*Maximus the Confessor replied.
Conclusion

Erscheint lt. Verlag	5.6.2014
Reihe/Serie	KNOW Series
Verlagsort	Grand Rapids
Sprache	englisch
Maße	126 x 181 mm
Gewicht	135 g
Themenwelt	Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie
ISBN-10	0-310-51507-6 / 0310515076
ISBN-13	978-0-310-51507-4 / 9780310515074
Zustand	Neuware