Newman's Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine is perhaps his greatest contribution to theology. In this essay, Newman considers why "development" is an important lens through which to understand the Church and her teachings.

Topics Covered:

How ideas and doctrines tend to evolve over time
How Newman avoids historicism
The inexhaustible richness of Christ

Links:

Podcast: WOF 511: Newman as a Catholic (3 of 12)
Read: An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine
Article: Development or Corruption
Video: Development of Doctrine: What it is and Why it Matters
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WOF 512: The Development of Christian Doctrine (4 of 12)

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