God A Brief History
God A Brief History by Paul E. Capetz, published by Fortress Press in 2003, offers a concise exploration of the evolution of the Christian doctrine of God over three millennia. This 192-page book presents a historical overview that highlights how monotheism’s insights shaped the understanding of God, particularly through the interactions between the Hebrew Bible and Greek metaphysical ideas, as well as the development of early Christian trinitarian concepts.
Readers will find a detailed examination of the transformation of the personal and dynamic portrayal of God, as Capetz traces the historical tensions that have influenced theological perspectives. The book delves into subjects such as religion, biblical criticism, and Christian theology, providing a thoughtful context for understanding the ongoing implications of these historical developments. This edition is presented in English and is designed to engage those interested in the intersections of history and theology.
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This brief tour through three thousand years of religious history shows how the Christian doctrine of God evolved in response to tensions within the insights of monotheism. The very personal, changeable, and involved God of the Hebrew Bible transformed decisively in its encounter with Greek metaphysical concepts and with the emerging trinitarian notions of the early Christian period. Capetz skillfully traces this history and shows how the tensions thus created are with us still.
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