Oxford University Press, Date: 2006. First Edition. Paperback. Like New. 9x6x1. In nearly new condition with sharp corners and strong joints and with covers that are crisp and fresh, just lightly shelf-worn. Contents are equally clean and tight. Thus a very nice book that looks and feels unread now offered for sale at a very reasonable price. 2006. Oxford University Press ISBN 0198755058 9780198755050 [GB]

ISBN10: 0198755058, ISBN13: 9780198755050, [publisher: Oxford University Press 2006-06-22] Softcover
[Wallingford, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2006]

ISBN10: 0198755058, ISBN13: 9780198755050, [publisher: Oxford University Press Apr 2006] Softcover Neuware - The first part of Nicaea and its Legacy offers a narrative of the fourth-century trinitarian controversy. It does not assume that the controversy begins with Arius, but with tensions among existing theological strategies. Lewis Ayres argues that, just as we cannot speak of one `Arian' theology, so we cannot speak of one `Nicene' theology either, in 325 or in 381. The second part of the book offers an account of the theological practices and assumptionswithin which pro-Nicene theologians assumed their short formulae and creeds were to be understood. Ayres also argues that there is no fundamental division between eastern and western trinitarian theologies at the end of the fourth century. The last section of the book challenges modern post-Hegelian trinitariantheology to engage with Nicaea more deeply.
[Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2006]
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ISBN10: 0198755058, ISBN13: 9780198755050, [publisher: Oxford University Press] Softcover New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Lewis Ayres offers a new account of the most important century in the development of Christian belief after Christ. He shows how the doctrine of the Trinity was developed, and in particular argues that a conception of God's mysteriousness and spiritual progress towards understanding is central to that doctrine.
[Southport, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2006]

ISBN10: 0198755058, ISBN13: 9780198755050, [publisher: Oxford University Press Apr 2006] Softcover Neuware - The first part of Nicaea and its Legacy offers a narrative of the fourth-century trinitarian controversy. It does not assume that the controversy begins with Arius, but with tensions among existing theological strategies. Lewis Ayres argues that, just as we cannot speak of one `Arian' theology, so we cannot speak of one `Nicene' theology either, in 325 or in 381. The second part of the book offers an account of the theological practices and assumptionswithin which pro-Nicene theologians assumed their short formulae and creeds were to be understood. Ayres also argues that there is no fundamental division between eastern and western trinitarian theologies at the end of the fourth century. The last section of the book challenges modern post-Hegelian trinitariantheology to engage with Nicaea more deeply.
[Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2006]
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Oxford University Press, USA 2006 Paper Back New Ayres states that his intended audience includes students of early Christianity and modern Christian theologians. To the latter group, Ayres suggests 'that recent Trinitarian theology has engaged the legacy of Nicaea at a fairly shallow level, frequently relying on assumptions about Nicene theology that are historically indefensible. ' Catholic and Orthodox theologians, he says, are especially bound to engage Nicaea, but he intends to show that 'the complex theologies of pro-Nicenes involve an attention to Scripture that should claim the attention of all who define their faith as 'scriptural. '' Ayres understands the crucial point of the ancient conflict: a proper scriptural understanding of the Son is at the heart of the Christian message. A Son less than the Father is less a Christ, and therefore, we receive a diminished salvation. The question then for the Nicenes was how to articulate distinction and avoid the inference of subordination. By the end of his book, Ayres shows that the doctrines articulated in the Nicene era were the hard-won (and, we might add, beautiful) product of spiritual reflection on Holy Writ, and a deep, intelligent devotion we would do well to imitate today. 475 pp.

ISBN10: 0198755058, ISBN13: 9780198755050, [publisher: Oxford University Press, USA May 2006] Softcover Ayres states that his intended audience includes students of early Christianity and modern Christian theologians. To the latter group, Ayres suggests 'that recent Trinitarian theology has engaged the legacy of Nicaea at a fairly shallow level, frequently relying on assumptions about Nicene theology that are historically indefensible.' Catholic and Orthodox theologians, he says, are especially bound to engage Nicaea, but he intends to show that 'the complex theologies of pro-Nicenes involve an attention to Scripture that should claim the attention of all who define their faith as 'scriptural.'' Ayres understands the crucial point of the ancient conflict: a proper scriptural understanding of the Son is at the heart of the Christian message. A Son less than the Father is less a Christ, and therefore, we receive a diminished salvation. The question then for the Nicenes was how to articulate distinction and avoid the inference of subordination. By the end of his book, Ayres shows that the doctrines articulated in the Nicene era were the hard-won (and, we might add, beautiful) product of spiritual reflection on Holy Writ, and a deep, intelligent devotion we would do well to imitate today. 475 pp.
[Wichita, KS, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2006]

ISBN10: 0198755058, ISBN13: 9780198755050, [publisher: Oxford Univ Pr] Softcover 475 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.
[Exeter, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2006]