Shaken Creeds: The Virgin Birth Doctrine a Study of its Origin (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162623429)

Shaken Creeds: The Virgin Birth Doctrine a Study of its Origin is a book written by Jocelyn Rhys that explores the origins of the doctrine of the virgin birth. The book delves into the historical, cultural, and religious contexts in which the doctrine developed and examines the various interpretations and controversies surrounding it. Rhys provides a comprehensive analysis of the biblical texts that support the doctrine and discusses the role of the doctrine in Christian theology and tradition. The book is an insightful and thought-provoking study that will be of interest to scholars, theologians, and anyone interested in the history of Christianity and its teachings.1922. Contents: Part I-Books of the New Testament: Prefatory; The Epistles; Gnosticism; The Gospels; Apocryphal Books and the Canon; Part II-Virgin Birth Story: Evidence From the New Testament; Possibility and Improbability of a Virgin Birth; Other Stories of Virgin Births; Superstitions and Myths About Conception; Spiritual Virgin Births, Gnostic Doctrines; Details of the Two Gospel Stories; Catholic Doctrine, Modern Skepticism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Jocelyn Rhys
ISBN-10: 116262342X
ISBN-13: 9781162623429
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.57d