Classical Theism, Philosophy, and Religion Forum / Early christian philosophy

**Posted by am93** 8/15/2017 4:36 am

Any good books about the early period of christian theology/philosophy? I have been searching for books about the topic but i'm not sure wich ones are worth reading.

Last edited by am93 (8/23/2017 9:18 am)

**Posted by Mysterious Brony** 8/24/2017 5:33 pm

Look up St. Augustine of Hippo or some of the Church fathers like St. John Chrysostom or St. Athanasius.

**Posted by am93** 8/25/2017 9:47 am

Thanks for the help

**Posted by Johannes** 8/28/2017 9:46 am

In addition to the mentioned book by J. N. D. Kelly, whose 5th and last edition dates from 1977, and which covers the whole scope of Christian doctrines, I suggest these later books on the two fundamental doctrines:

On trinitarian theology: Lewis Ayres (2004), Nicaea and Its Legacy: An Approach to Fourth-Century Trinitarian Theology.
https://books.google.com/books?id=iT4VDAAAQBAJ

On christology: Aaron Riches (2016), Ecce Homo: On the Divine Unity of Christ.
https://books.google.com/books?id=q3jGCwAAQBAJ

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**Posted by am93** 8/30/2017 11:00 am

@Johannes
the concept of the trinity has been one of my interests lately (it's quite fascinating from a non-christian perspective). Thanks for the help.

Last edited by am93 (10/17/2017 4:54 pm)