The Theologian, The Historian and the Holy Spirit: Reflections around Nicaea

Kilby, Karen

Abstract

This chapter probes the relationship of doctrine, theology and historical study through the case study of the development of Trinitarian doctrine. It explores the anti-foundationalist claim that belief in the doctrine of the Trinity is not, for theologian any more than ordinary believer, carried by an assessment of historical developments and the arguments buried within them, or by a reconstruction of the fittingness of the doctrine of the Trinity to the “data” of the New Testament. Belief in the doctrine is instead grounded in the importance of its place in the whole complex of practice, tradition, and belief.  Theologically this can be articulated as trust in the role of the Holy Spirit’in guiding the Church.

Citation

Kilby, K. (in press). The Theologian, The Historian and the Holy Spirit: Reflections around Nicaea. In G. E. Demacopoulos, & A. Papanikolaou (Eds.), Nicaea and the Future of Christianity - Orthodox Christianity and Contemporary Thought. Fordham University Press

• Deposit Date: Mar 14, 2025
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Book Title: Nicaea and the Future of Christianity - Orthodox Christianity and Contemporary Thought
• ISBN: 9781531510169
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