An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine
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An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine is a theological work by John Henry Newman that argues Christian teachings legitimately grow and unfold over time while preserving their original essence.
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| Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine | 1 |
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Target entity: An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine Context triple: [John Henry Newman, notableWork, An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine]
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On Christian Doctrine
On Christian Doctrine is a foundational theological and hermeneutical treatise by St. Augustine that outlines principles for interpreting Scripture and for Christian teaching and preaching.
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Corpus doctrinae christianae
Corpus doctrinae christianae is a major Reformation-era theological work by Zacharias Ursinus that systematically presents and defends Reformed Christian doctrine.
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C.
The Doctrine of the Church
The Doctrine of the Church is a theological work by philosopher and apologist William Lane Craig that systematically explores the nature, mission, and structure of the Christian church.
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A Discourse of the Transient and Permanent in Christianity
A Discourse of the Transient and Permanent in Christianity is an 1841 sermon by Unitarian minister Theodore Parker that controversially argued for distinguishing enduring moral and spiritual truths from historically conditioned doctrines and institutions within Christianity.
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The Doctrine of Christ
The Doctrine of Christ is a theological work that systematically examines and defends key Christian beliefs about the person and work of Jesus Christ.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine Target entity description: An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine is a theological work by John Henry Newman that argues Christian teachings legitimately grow and unfold over time while preserving their original essence.
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A.
On Christian Doctrine
On Christian Doctrine is a foundational theological and hermeneutical treatise by St. Augustine that outlines principles for interpreting Scripture and for Christian teaching and preaching.
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B.
Corpus doctrinae christianae
Corpus doctrinae christianae is a major Reformation-era theological work by Zacharias Ursinus that systematically presents and defends Reformed Christian doctrine.
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C.
The Doctrine of the Church
The Doctrine of the Church is a theological work by philosopher and apologist William Lane Craig that systematically explores the nature, mission, and structure of the Christian church.
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D.
A Discourse of the Transient and Permanent in Christianity
A Discourse of the Transient and Permanent in Christianity is an 1841 sermon by Unitarian minister Theodore Parker that controversially argued for distinguishing enduring moral and spiritual truths from historically conditioned doctrines and institutions within Christianity.
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E.
The Doctrine of Christ
The Doctrine of Christ is a theological work that systematically examines and defends key Christian beliefs about the person and work of Jesus Christ.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian theology book
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book ⓘ theological treatise ⓘ |
| arguesAgainst | view that all post‑biblical doctrines are corruptions ⓘ |
| arguesFor | continuity between apostolic teaching and later Catholic dogma ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Anglican–Catholic debates
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linked to:
Oxford Movement controversies
Roman Catholic Church ⓘ
linked to:
Roman Catholicism
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| author | John Henry Newman ⓘ |
| centralThesis |
Christian doctrine can develop over time while preserving its original essence
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doctrinal developments can be authentic unfoldings of earlier teachings ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| genre |
apologetic work
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historical theology ⓘ |
| hasEdition | revised editions prepared by John Henry Newman ⓘ |
| hasPart |
historical survey of doctrinal changes
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theoretical account of how doctrine develops ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
criteria for distinguishing authentic from corrupt doctrinal developments
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historical consciousness in theology ⓘ relationship between Scripture, tradition, and magisterium ⓘ |
| influenced |
20th‑century Catholic theologians
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Roman Catholic theology of doctrinal development ⓘ Second Vatican Council theological discussions ⓘ ecumenical theology ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
John Henry Newman’s study of the Church Fathers
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controversies between Anglicanism and Roman Catholicism ⓘ historical study of Christian dogma ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| libraryOfCongressClassification | BT21 .N5 ⓘ |
| notableFor |
influence on modern Catholic understanding of tradition
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systematic account of how Christian doctrine can legitimately develop ⓘ use of patristic sources ⓘ |
| originalPublicationYear | 1845 ⓘ |
| proposesConcept |
development of doctrine
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notes of genuine doctrinal development ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Apologia Pro Vita Sua
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Grammar of Assent ⓘ |
| subject |
Christian theology
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Roman Catholic theology ⓘ church history ⓘ development of doctrine ⓘ doctrinal continuity ⓘ |
| theologicalTradition |
Catholic theology
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Western Christian theology ⓘ
linked to:
Western Christianity
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| timePeriodDescribed | history of Christian doctrine from the early Church to modern times ⓘ |
| writtenBefore | John Henry Newman’s reception into the Roman Catholic Church ⓘ |
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