Description |
xiii, 298 p. |
Series |
Studies in Reformed theology, 1571-4799 ; v. 14 |
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Studies in Reformed theology ; v. 14.
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Note |
Originally presented as the author's thesis (D. Th.)--University of Stellenbosch, 2000. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [279]-292) and indexes. |
Contents |
Prologue -- pt. 1. The doctrine of the Trinity : the Bible and the Church Fathers. An analysis of the biblical roots of the doctrine of the Trinity -- The emergence of the doctrine of immanent Trinity -- pt. 2. Western theologies' responses to the doctrine of the Trinity. God as essence -- God as an absolute subject -- God as community in unity -- Issues in the Western reinterpretations -- pt. 3. The doctrine of God in African inculturation theology. The African conceptual framework -- The notion of God among the African peoples : the accounts of B. Idowu, J.S. Mbiti, and G.M. Setiloane -- Moving beyond the African notion of God: clearing ground for the doctrine of the Trinity -- pt. 4. From the African concepts of God to the doctrine of the Trinity. God as the 'Great Muntu' manifested by the Son and the Holy Spirit -- Fostering the view of God as the 'Great Muntu' manifested by the Son and the Holy Spirit. |
Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
Subject |
Trinity -- History of doctrines.
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God -- History of doctrines.
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Theology, Doctrinal -- Africa.
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Christianity and other religions -- African.
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Africa -- Religion.
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Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Author |
ProQuest (Firm)
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ISBN |
9789004158047 (alk. paper) |
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9004158049 (alk. paper) |
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