Engaging the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit: Love and Gift in the Trinity and the Church

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Distinguished theologian Matthew Levering offers a historical examination of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, defending an Augustinian model against various contemporary theological views. A companion piece to Levering's Engaging the Doctrine of Revelation, this work critically engages contemporary and classical doctrines of the Holy Spirit in dialogue with Orthodox and Reformed interlocutors. Levering makes a strong dogmatic case for conceiving of the Holy Spirit as love between Father and Son, given to the people of God as a gift. Dedication Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The Holy Spirit as Love and Gift 2. Naming the Holy Spirit: East and West 3. The Holy Spirit and the Filioque 4. The Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ 5. The Holy Spirit and the Church 6. The Holy Spirit and the Unity of the Church 7. The Holy Spirit and the Holiness of the Church Conclusion Bibliography Scripture Index Name Index Subject Index