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CONCEPTS OF FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT

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Matthew Alfs

Matthew Alfs has produced a unique and objective work that illuminates both Trinitarian and Non-Trinitarian concepts of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Alfs' work is not only helpful because it clearly states the major symbola of Christendom, but the study also lucidly defines key terms of Trinitarianism. Of course, Alfs is not content to interpret Trinitarian concepts on his own; rather, he quotes profusely from those who espouse the said tenets.

Alfs provides definitions of nomenclature such as "Essence," "substance," "nature," "relation" and "subsistence" from authoritative sources. He systematically unfolds the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Trinitarian concepts. We are treated to an illuminating discussion of eternal generation as it pertains to the Son over against eternal spiration of the Holy Spirit. Alfs argues that Trinitarian dogma does not allow for subordination among the TREIS hUPOSTASEIS or TRES PERSONAE. He cites a few Catholic theologians to buttress his point.

In the second part of the study, Alfs unfolds non-Trinitarian groups. He discusses Jehovah's Witnesses, the Church of God, the Unitarians, Christadelphians and other groups. His book is well-written and very objective. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Alfs' work and it has been used as a reference by this reviewer more times than I care to count. This book contains scholarly references in the back matters and an index. It is a requisite tool for exploring Trinitarian and non-Trinitarian concepts. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

This little book (77 pages, not including index and endnotes) is a gem. In it, the author merely sets out a rough classification of different ways self-professing Christians have thought about the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It is not a work of philosophy, nor of theology or apologetics. It is just a refreshingly non-polemical attempt, by a serious minded and well-informed amateur, to classify ways of thinking about those Three. It is a worthly read, and is useful as a sort of reference, especially if you're not familiar with the complicated ins and outs, and tortured history of trinitarian theories. It is not at all a work of primary scholarship - it is heavily dependent on many secondary sources, most of all this one: Unitarian principles confirmed by Trinitarian testimonies; being selections from the works of eminent theologians belonging to orthodox churches. With ... and occasional remarks. By John Wilson - a late 19th century Unitarian work. As of January 07, this is available as a reprint here on Amazon. Not deep, and doesn't attempt at all to adjudicate the matter, but fair-minded and pretty accurate.
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