The Early Christian Doctrine of God

by Robert McQueen Grant and Robert M. Grant

Book Overview

Grant ackowledges that Christian theology owes much to the philosophy of the classical world, but he believes the remarkable tenacity of Christian inspiration resulted from the revelation of the Trinity. From the philosophical background of Christian doctrine, especially Middle Platonism and the writings of Numenius of Apamea, Grant traces the development of God the Father, Creator, and Preserver of the universe.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813930154
• ISBN13: 9780813930152
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: University of Virginia Press
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher