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Outline of Turretin, Topics 1 and 2

Posted on May 25, 2018 by J. B. Aitken

I read through Turretin a few years ago.  Now I have time to do a more thorough study. On Natural Theology It is partly innate (derived from conscience) and partly acquired (I.3). God (and divine things) is the object of … Continue reading →

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Review: De Lubac, Scripture in the Tradition

Posted on January 8, 2018 by J. B. Aitken

This is an abridgement of his works on Origen and Medieval exegesis–but don’t let that turn you off. In many ways, this book is much the superior, especially when compared with the latter. It relies on footnotes, not endnotes, and … Continue reading →

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John Webster: Holy Scripture

Posted on December 22, 2015 by J. B. Aitken

Holy Scripture: to depict these texts in light of their divine self-communication (Webster 5). It is a “short-hand for the nature and function of these communicative acts.” Scripture has its place as an act of the God who speaks to … Continue reading →

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