Hi Edgar. Just me again. I was just wondering if you knew perhaps the person who made study mentioned in the quote below, about a statistical survey of Tertullians unique terminology:
“...The theologian who may be argued to have been responsible for the development of the distinctive trinitarian terminology is Tertullian (c. 160-225). According to one analysis, Tertullian coined 509 new nouns, 284 new adjectives, and 161 new verbs in the Latin language. […] Trinitas. Tertullian ( invented ) the word: “Trinity” (Trinitas), which has become so characteristic a feature of Christian theology since his time...” - (Page 239, Subheading: “The Historical Developement of the Doctrine,” Chapter 12, “The Doctrine of the Trinity,” Section 2: “Christian Theology,” in the Book: “Christian Theology: An Introduction,” By Alister E. McGrath, Welley-Blackwell, 5th Edition, 2011.)
From Craig's "Time and the Metaphysics of Relativity."
ReplyDeleteHi Edgar. Just me again. I was just wondering if you knew perhaps the person who made study mentioned in the quote below, about a statistical survey of Tertullians unique terminology:
ReplyDelete“...The theologian who may be argued to have been responsible for the development of the distinctive trinitarian terminology is Tertullian (c. 160-225). According to one analysis, Tertullian coined 509 new nouns, 284 new adjectives, and 161 new verbs in the Latin language. […] Trinitas. Tertullian ( invented ) the word: “Trinity” (Trinitas), which has become so characteristic a feature of Christian theology since his time...” - (Page 239, Subheading: “The Historical Developement of the Doctrine,” Chapter 12, “The Doctrine of the Trinity,” Section 2: “Christian Theology,” in the Book: “Christian Theology: An Introduction,” By Alister E. McGrath, Welley-Blackwell, 5th Edition, 2011.)
Hi Matt13:
ReplyDeleteYes, Alister McGrath is a notable scholar. I've read portions of the book you cite and own another book written by him.
Regards,
Edgar