{"product_id":"what-is-the-trinity-thinking-about-the-father-son-and-holy-spirit-9781546772606","title":"What is the Trinity?: Thinking about the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit","description":"\u003cb\u003eIf you find the Trinity confusing, you are not alone \u003c\/b\u003e What does it mean to say God is \"three Persons in one essence\"? It \u003ci\u003emight\u003c\/i\u003e mean a number of things, and it has been understood in several ways by theologians. But how \u003ci\u003eshould\u003c\/i\u003e it be understood, and how was it originally meant? This book shines light on the fog shrouding this subject, equipping you with basic information about the meaning and history of trinitarian ideas, so that you can see the various options and search the scriptures with fresh eyes. \u003cb\u003eTopics include: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat does it mean to say that the doctrine of the Trinity is a \"mystery\"?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs it true that if try to understand the Trinity you'll lose your mind, but if you try to deny it you'll lose your soul?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is the first known trinitarian creed?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat did the ancient bishops mean in saying that the Father and Son are \"one substance\" or \"one essence\"?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs it true, as some Catholic scholars argue, that the Trinity is not taught in the Bible, although it is taught by later, authoritative sources?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat happened at and just before the Council at Constantinople in 381, and why are these events important?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs it a mistake to think that the \"Persons\" of the Trinity are \"persons in the modern sense of the term\"?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAre the \"Persons\" of the Trinity something like God's three personalities?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy is it important to distinguish trinitarian formulas from trinitarian claims?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs the one God of the Bible an eternal, loving, perfect community?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eContents: \u003c\/b\u003e Introduction 1 Don't be Afraid to Think about God 2 Formulas vs. Interpretations 3 Trinity vs. trinity 4 The \"deity of Christ\" vs. the Trinity 5 Get a Date 6 \"Persons\" 7 \"Substance\" abuse? 8 Mystery Mountain 9 What's a \"God\"? 10 Says Who? Epilogue \u003cb\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/b\u003e Dale Tuggy (PhD, Brown University) is Professor of Philosophy at the State University of New York at Fredonia. He has authored about two dozen peer-reviewed articles and book chapters relating to the Trinity and other topics in analytic theology and philosophy of religion. He has blogged since 2006, and since 2013 has hosted and produced the trinities podcast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDale Tuggy (PhD, Brown University) is Professor of Philosophy at the State University of New York at Fredonia. He has authored about two dozen peer-reviewed articles and book chapters relating to the Trinity and other topics in analytic theology and philosophy of religion. He has blogged since 2006, and since 2013 has hosted and produced the trinities podcast.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50524754739474,"sku":"9781546772606","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ba9826f3-ce5d-4f65-940d-c065c894f969.jpg?v=1731188601","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/what-is-the-trinity-thinking-about-the-father-son-and-holy-spirit-9781546772606","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}