John Henry Cardinal Newman begins the Essay by defining how true developments in doctrine occur. He then delivers a sweeping consideration of the growth of doctrine in the Catholic Church from the time of the Apostles to his own era. He demonstrates that the basic “rule” under which Christianity proceeded through the centuries is to be found in the principle of development, and he emphasizes that throughout the entire life of the Church this principle has been in effect and safeguards the faith from any corruption.
John Henry Cardinal Newman begins the Essay by defining how true developments in doctrine occur. He then delivers a sweeping consideration of the growth of doctrine in the Catholic Church from the time of the Apostles to his own era. He demonstrates that the basic “rule” under which Christianity proceeded through the centuries is to be found in the principle of development, and he emphasizes that throughout the entire life of the Church this principle has been in effect and safeguards the faith from any corruption.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780268009212 |
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| Publisher: | University of Notre Dame Press |
| Publication date: | 03/02/1994 |
| Series: | Notre Dame Series in Great Books |
| Edition description: | 1 |
| Pages: | 480 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.07(d) |