The Origin and Development of Christian Dogma: An Essay in the Science of

Tuthill, Charles A. H.Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.8
Word count
226K words
Chapters
23

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English Originals Religion Historical ResearchReligious PhilosophyIntellectual HistoryTheological ReflectionWestern ThoughtAcademic MonographAcademic StudyGreek InfluenceDoctrinal EvolutionEarly Church

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Origin and Development of Christian Dogma: An essay in the science ofAuthor: Tuthill, Charles A. H.,Language: English, Class: BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity, Release Date: Dec 31, 2017

Editor's review

This is an expository work examining the origin and development of Christian dogma through a "scientific" method. The author treats dogma as an object open to historical analysis and discussion, attempting a dialogue between belief texts and rational inquiry. Its value lies not in providing settled conclusions but in demonstrating a research path: understanding dogma's formation within its historical context and asking how ideas evolved and were articulated. For readers accustomed to entering Christianity through catechisms or missionary materials, this book offers an external observational perspective that helps distinguish "dogmatic content" from "dogmatic history." Written in English and in the public domain, it is essayistic in length and form and demands some patience and background knowledge. It suits supplementary reading in religious studies, church history, or intellectual history, and also readers interested in the relation between faith and science who wish to study it chapter by chapter in a quiet setting, using notes to trace the author's argument.

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Reading tips

  1. Read the table of contents and introduction first to clarify what the author means by the "science" of dogma, then enter the main text.
  2. Keep pen and paper to note the author's stages of dogmatic formation for reviewing the argument chain.
  3. Read alongside a general history of Christianity to reduce obstacles from missing background knowledge.
  4. Mark unfamiliar terms first and look them up after finishing a chapter, avoiding frequent interruptions.

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Contents

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FAQ

Is this book in Chinese or English? Is it hard to read? This is a public-domain ebook written in English, essayistic in form and dealing with concepts from dogmatic history and religious philosophy. Readers with university-level English reading ability and some basic knowledge of Christianity will find it easier; if English is difficult, first read related general histories in Chinese as a foundation.
How should the "science of dogma" in the title be understood? According to the materials, the author treats dogma as an object open to systematic examination and attempts to discuss its origin and development with a scientific style of research. This is closer to a statement of research orientation than a claim that dogma itself is natural science. Readers may understand it as an attempt at historical and rational analysis of dogma.
Is this book suitable for devotional reading? Not very. It is an expository research work concerned with dogma's historical formation and scholarly discussion, not with providing prayer, meditation, or religious comfort. For devotional purposes, choose dedicated devotional books; for understanding dogma's historical development, this book is more relevant.

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About the author

Tuthill, Charles A. H. Author

Charles A. H. Tuthill is an author about whom little public information is available; he is known only as the author of The Origin and Development of Christian Dogma: An essay in the science of. Judging from the title and subtitle, the book belongs to the fields of the history of Christian doctrine and the scientific study of religion, discussing the formation and evolution of Christian dogma and examining the historical development of religious ideas through a "scientific" approach. Works of this kind are generally aimed at readers in theology, religious history, and intellectual history, and tend toward academic argument and historical analysis rather than popular writing. Since only this one work is held in the collection and his nationality, dates, education, and professional background cannot be confirmed, his standing in the scholarly world and later influence remain difficult to assess; this introduction therefore offers no speculative additions and presents only the direction of his writing based on the available bibliographic information.