The Ground, Method, and Goal of Amandus Polanus (1561--1610) Doctrine of God: A Historical and Contextual Analysis

Amandus Polanus ({PHONE}) is a significant theologian who integrated ethics and practical application in his discussion of theology, combining Ramist dichotomies and scholastic distinctions. His understanding of God's essence and attributes is based on scripture, arranged with logical arguments and reasoning, and aimed at the worship and glory of the Triune God. This research challenges previous notions about Polanus and provides insight into the early Reformed Orthodox period.

Format: Hardback
Length: 351 pages
Publication date: 11 July 2022
Publisher: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG

Amandus Polanus, a theologian of immense significance, has often been overlooked despite his profound contributions. His remarkable achievement lies in seamlessly integrating ethics and practical application into his theological discourse, while also skillfully blending Ramist dichotomies and scholastic distinctions prevalent in Christian Aristotelianism. In his work, Stephen B. Tipton demonstrates how Polanus' understanding of God's essence and attributes is firmly rooted in scripture, meticulously structured through logical arguments and reasoning, with the ultimate goal of glorifying the Triune God. Tipton's defense of this conclusion challenges previous research that mistakenly attributed Polanus' theology to rationalism, relegating the Trinity to an inferior position under an Aristotelian notion of God's perfect unity. This groundbreaking research not only rectifies these misrepresentations but also offers invaluable insights into the early Reformed Orthodox period and the theological developments that emerged during that time.

Amandus Polanus, a theologian of immense significance, has often been overlooked despite his profound contributions. His remarkable achievement lies in seamlessly integrating ethics and practical application into his theological discourse, while also skillfully blending Ramist dichotomies and scholastic distinctions prevalent in Christian Aristotelianism. In his work, Stephen B. Tipton demonstrates how Polanus' understanding of God's essence and attributes is firmly rooted in scripture, meticulously structured through logical arguments and reasoning, with the ultimate goal of glorifying the Triune God. Tipton's defense of this conclusion challenges previous research that mistakenly attributed Polanus' theology to rationalism, relegating the Trinity to an inferior position under an Aristotelian notion of God's perfect unity. This groundbreaking research not only rectifies these misrepresentations but also offers invaluable insights into the early Reformed Orthodox period and the theological developments that emerged during that time.

Dimension: 235 x 160 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783525501870