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A Treatise Concerning the Right Use of the Fathers, in the Decision of the Controversies That Are at This Day in Religion [Tr. by T. Smith]. Re-Ed. an

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  • 386 pages
  • Publisher: Hutson Street Press
  • 15.6 x 23.4 x 2.1 cm

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For students and lovers of church history

Shows how to test ancient texts against scripture

Guides you to think clearly about church dogma

A classic scholarly work exploring how we can use the writings of the Church Fathers in modern debates.

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"A Treatise Concerning the Right Use of the Fathers, in the Decision of the Controversies That Are at This Day in Religion" by Jean Daillé, translated by T. Smith and re-edited and amended by G. Jekyll, examines the application of early Church Fathers' writings to contemporary religious debates. This seminal work delves into the complexities of interpreting patristic texts and their relevance to modern theological disputes. Daillé provides a detailed analysis of the strengths and limitations of using the Church Fathers as authoritative sources in resolving doctrinal disagreements. A valuable resource for theologians, historians, and anyone interested in the history of Christian thought and the interpretation of religious texts, this treatise offers insights into the enduring challenges of engaging with historical religious sources.

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  • Title

    A Treatise Concerning the Right Use of the Fathers, in the Decision of the Controversies That Are at This Day in Religion [Tr. by T. Smith]. Re-Ed. an

  • Author

    Daill

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Hutson Street Press

  • Published

    May 2025

  • Weight

    541g

  • Page Count

    386

  • Dimensions

    15.6 x 23.4 x 2.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9781023897778

  • ISBN-10

    1023897776

  • Eden Code

    7244409