The Church's Debt To Heretics

By Rufus Matthew Jones

Book Overview

The Church's Debt To Heretics is a book written by Rufus M. Jones. The book explores the idea that the Christian Church has actually benefited from the presence of heretics throughout its history. Jones argues that heretics have challenged the Church's beliefs and practices, forcing it to re-examine and refine its doctrines. Through this process, the Church has been able to grow and develop in ways that it might not have otherwise. Jones examines the lives and teachings of several notable heretics, including Arius, Pelagius, and Martin Luther, to illustrate his point. The book is a thought-provoking exploration of the role of heresy in the history of the Christian Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428609857
• ISBN13: 9781428609853
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"