Scripture, the Genesis of Doctrine: Doctrine and Scripture in Early Christianity, vol 1. Pastoral Ministry concerns the practical value of

concerns the practical value of belief in God

Paynter takes us to the Bible for answers

preaching in congregations

But what happens when that moment is gone and the need returns

Is violence a human or social construct or can we describe natural phenomena as violent

Scripture, the Genesis of Doctrine: Doctrine and Scripture in Early Christianity, vol 1. Pastoral Ministry concerns the practical value ofHow did we get from Scripture to creed? Historical criticism has revealed a gap between Scripture and the mainstream doctrines that define Christianity today. Not the least of these are the Trinity and two natures of Christwidely accepted since the fifth century, but unfounded in historical readings of Scripture. How did these dogmas become so integral to the faith in the first place? Frances M. Young tackles this monumental question in a culmination