an introduction to theology with the help of the church fathers Fairbairn, Donald. creator text bibliography ilu Downers Grove, Ill IVP Academic c2009 2009 monographic eng

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xxiv, 248 p. ; pbk ; 23 cm. Explanation of patristic citations -- Introduction: Getting started in Christian theology -- The heart of Christianity : the Son's relationship to the Father -- From the Father-Son relationship to the Trinity, and back -- Life as it was meant to be : a reflection of the Father-Son relationship -- What went wrong? : our loss of the Son's relationship to the Father -- The promise : God's preparation of the world for his Son -- The incarnation : the only Son becomes the firstborn Son -- Redemption : God's gift of his Son's relationship to the Father -- Becoming Christian : entering the Son's relationship to the Father -- Being Christian : another look at reflecting the Father-Son relationship. Donald Fairbairn. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Trinity History of doctrines Early church, ca. 30-600 230.09/FAI 9780830838738 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0830838732 (pbk. : alk. paper) 2009026597 DLC 090629 20130806120527.0 15795072