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Against Hermogenes

Against Hermogenes

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1162651709
ISBN13: 9781162651705
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.12 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Against Hermogenes is a theological treatise written by Tertullian, a prominent Christian theologian of the 2nd century AD. The book is a refutation of the teachings of Hermogenes, a contemporary of Tertullian who espoused a form of Gnostic theology. Tertullian argues against Hermogenes' belief that matter is eternal and that God created the world out of pre-existing material. Instead, Tertullian asserts that God created the world ex nihilo, or out of nothing. He also argues against Hermogenes' belief in the dual nature of Christ, asserting that Christ is fully divine and fully human. Throughout the book, Tertullian uses biblical references and theological arguments to support his positions and refute those of Hermogenes. Against Hermogenes is an important work in the history of Christian theology and provides insight into the debates and controversies of the early church.He cannot say that it was as its Lord that God employed Matter for His creative works, for He could not have been the Lord of a substance which was co-equal with Himself. Well, but perhaps it was a title derived from the will of another, (2) which he enjoyed--a precarious holding, and not a lordship, (3) and that to such a degree, that(4) although Matter was evil, He yet endured to make use of an evil substance, owing, of course, to the restraint of His own limited power, (5) which made Him impotent to create out of nothing, not in consequence of His power; for if, as God.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 wo

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