How to Read T.F. Torrance.

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Dear friends:

Recommended Reading:

Colyer, Elmer M. (2001). How to Read T.F. Torrance: Understanding His Trinitarian &

Scientific Theology. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.


Torrance, Thomas Forsyth. (1913 - ?)

Scottish Presbyterian theologian T.F. Torrance.

Pneumapsuchesoma and other friends,

I recommend that you read this book which assesses the theology of Scottish theologian

T.F. Torrance.

I generally do not recommend books on non-Orthodox theology, but a well-informed

Orthodox Christian will not remain totally ignorant or unaware of trends in theology in

the non-Orthodox world. We should read about various faiths, always keeping our own

Orthodox Faith, which is really the universal Catholic Faith meant to be the Faith of all

Christians.

We can learn from the various varieties of Christianity. We should avoid the errors of the

Cults like Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons. We are (I am) not unaware of their

teachings.

Anyway, in this book by Elmer M. Colyer, the author discusses T.F. Torrance's "solution"

to the "Filioque" problem, and his view of the procession of the Holy Spirit. The book

doesn't say much about this, as it is a complex matter, but, he does make a beginning

reference to it that I think, people like you, Pneumapsuchesoma, may benefit from being

aware of this. You and I already know that Filioque is incorrect dogma, but we just

happen still to disagree on the Trinity controversy.

See for more information E.M. Colyer's book, section "The Procession of the Holy Spirit, cf.

pp. 233-241.

Generally, Eastern Orthodoxy is neither scientific nor anti-scientific nor un-scientific. It is

transrational, goes beyond reason, but not against it. Orthodoxy is not a philosophy, but

it uses the best philosophical insights that are out there to defend the Revealed Truths of

God in Holy Scripture IN Holy Church Tradition(s).

God bless you all the days of your life in Christ Jesus; now and ever and unto the ages of

ages. Amen. In Erie PA Scott R. Harrington

September 2011 AD

God bless the 3000 souls of 9/11/2001. May they rest in the peace of Jesus Christ. Amen.

 
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