The Opinion Of The Catholic Church For The First Three Centuries, On The Necessity Of Believing That Our Lord Jesus Christ Is Truly God (1825)

The book ""The Opinion of the Catholic Church for the First Three Centuries, on the Necessity of Believing that Our Lord Jesus Christ is Truly God"" is a historical and theological work written by George Bull and published in 1825. The book explores the early Christian Church's beliefs about the divinity of Jesus Christ during the first three centuries of its existence. The author examines the writings and teachings of the Church Fathers, including Ignatius of Antioch, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, Tertullian, and Origen, among others. Bull argues that these early Christian leaders believed in the divinity of Jesus Christ and that this belief was essential to the Christian faith. The book also delves into the controversies and debates that arose during this period regarding the nature of Christ's divinity and his relationship with God the Father. Bull provides a detailed analysis of the various theological arguments and positions taken by different factions within the Church. Overall, ""The Opinion of the Catholic Church for the First Three Centuries, on the Necessity of Believing that Our Lord Jesus Christ is Truly God"" is a comprehensive and scholarly examination of early Christian beliefs about the divinity of Jesus Christ. It provides valuable insights into the development of Christian theology and the history of the Church during its formative years.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.