The Trinitarian Theology of Dr. Samuel Clarke (1675-1729)

Download or read book The Trinitarian Theology of Dr. Samuel Clarke (1675-1729) written by Thomas C. Pfizenmaier and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2022-07-04 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume deals with the trinitarian debate in early eighteenth-century England. Samuel Clarke's trinitarian thought represents a reappraisal of that doctrine in the light of early modern philosophy and close Patristic study. This work utilizes current studies on the fourth-century debate, recent evaluations of Latitudinarianism, and previously unpublished theological manuscripts of Sir Isaac Newton's, to shed light on Clarke's treatment of this central Christian doctrine. The conclusion calls for a reclassification of Clarke's thought by historians of doctrine. The volume is organized in three parts. The first examines Clarke's intellectual milieu, the second treats his use of sources, and the third evaluates his role in the Trinitarian controversy. Students of Latitudinarianism, the doctrine of the Trinity and Isaac Newton's thought will all profit from this discussion. In addition, those interested in the relationship between science and religion will benefit.