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Basil – De Spiritu Sanctu is lucid and edifying proof of the scriptural doctrine of the divinity of the Holy Spirit.
De Spiritu Sancto
“On the Holy Spirit”
By Basil of Caesarea
This is one of the principal writings of Basil, and it is a lucid and edifying appeal to Scripture and early Christian tradition to prove the divinity of the Holy Spirit. He has 30 chapters, in which he makes some excellent observations from Scriptures. This is basically a Catholic work, so it shows the beginning of the fundamental shift from biblical first century Christianity (authority is only the Scriptures) to the concepts of Catholicism (authority is first and foremost the church’s interpretation of Scriptures, and these are formed into traditions). Even so, there is still a good bit of scriptural explanation that still makes this a valuable work.
Augustine – On Christian Doctrine is an ancient work on doctrine by church father Augustine.
By David W. Chadwell
March, 2010
This is a 13 chapter work which challenges the reader to realize there is a difference between being religious and being spiritual. It affirms the continuing involvement of the activity of the divine in our salvation. It challenges all in Christ to seek spirituality. It challenges the reader to think. It does not challenge readers to conform to specific values or concepts.
Personally I do not agree with everything the Church of Christ people would hold to, most notably their position on Baptism, but overall they do produce some good works when it comes to books and sermons and things. I would recommend this work.
