Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago

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Dr. J Warren Smith, a professor at Duke Divinity School, joined me to discuss his new book, Early Christian Theology. We focus specifically on controversies regarding the doctrines of the Trinity and Theosis in the early church. I'd like to thank Eerdman's for sending me a copy of the book.

Link to purchase a copy:
amazon.com/Early-Christian-Theology-Warren-Smith/dp/0802874770

00:00 Introducing the Book
00:25 Why Early Christian Theology Matters
03:07 What Makes This Book Different
04:21 The Road To Nicaea
12:45 The Fight with Arius
17:05 Scripture And Subordination
21:09 Monarchy Of The Father Model
25:40 Theosis Defined And Explained
31:41 How Central Was Theosis
33:36 Deification Gone Too Far
36:09 Role of Creeds & Councils in Theology

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