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Trinity, simplicity, and contradictory theology: a theologian's reflections

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 March 2024

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Thomas H. McCall*
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Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY, USA
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Abstract

I explore the promise of Beall's proposal for a long-standing challenge for traditional theology. I first offer a sketch of the problem and a brief overview of some of the more common responses to it. I then show how Beall's proposal holds initial promise; following this I highlight some concerns and raise some questions.

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Trinitysimplicitycontradictory theology
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Book Symposium
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Religious Studies , Volume 60 , Issue 4 , December 2024 , pp. 699 - 705
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© The Author(s), 2024. Published by Cambridge University Press

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