The Damnatory Clauses Of The Athanasian Creed: Rationally Explained In A Letter To The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone (1872)

""The Damnatory Clauses of the Athanasian Creed: Rationally Explained in a Letter to the Right Hon. W.E. Gladstone"" is a book written by Malcolm Maccoll in 1872. The book is a letter addressed to the British politician and Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone, in which Maccoll attempts to provide a rational explanation for the controversial ""damnatory clauses"" in the Athanasian Creed.The Athanasian Creed is a Christian statement of faith that is traditionally attributed to Athanasius of Alexandria, a prominent theologian of the fourth century. The creed is known for its use of strong language and its condemnation of those who do not accept certain theological doctrines, particularly the doctrine of the Trinity.Maccoll's book focuses specifically on the ""damnatory clauses"" of the Athanasian Creed, which state that anyone who does not hold to the doctrine of the Trinity ""shall without doubt perish everlastingly."" Maccoll argues that these clauses should not be taken literally, but rather as a warning against the dangers of heresy and the importance of holding to orthodox Christian doctrine.Throughout the book, Maccoll draws on his knowledge of theology and philosophy to provide a detailed and nuanced analysis of the Athanasian Creed and its damnatory clauses. He also engages with the work of other theologians and philosophers, including John Henry Newman and Thomas Aquinas, to support his arguments.Overall, ""The Damnatory Clauses of the Athanasian Creed"" is a thoughtful and thought-provoking exploration of one of the most controversial statements of faith in Christian history. It offers a valuable perspective on the relationship between faith and reason, and the importance of understanding the nuances of religious doctrine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.