What do Christians believe -- and where did these beliefs come from?

Joseph Grogan invites readers to journey with him back to the beginnings of Christianity, where it emerged from a diversity of early Christian thought. From differing ideas about Jesus, an orthodoxy gradually developed, ultimately expressed in the books of the New Testament and the Nicene Creed -- which remain the doctrinal mainstay for churches today.

Christian Orthodoxy: A Closer Look carefully examines each doctrine through the lens of orthodoxy as well as from unorthodox perspectives, opening new pathways of understanding for Christians and non-Christians alike. The book avoids dogmatic rhetoric, but instead thoughtfully assesses long-held beliefs through scriptural interpretation, taking into account historical and cultural context. It presents a refreshingly honest and balanced evaluation of Scripture and doctrine, rare in contemporary Christian books.

Blending scholarly rigor with reader-friendly prose, this work examines:

• The Christian canon -- who wrote the texts, when, and how they gained acceptance

• Doctrinal development -- varying beliefs about Jesus's divinity, the virgin birth, salvation, the resurrection, and the Trinity

• The Nicene Creed -- a uniform framework of belief established through the first two ecumenical councils

• Scriptural interpretation -- how differing readings permeated early Christian thought and later contributed to the formation of denominations

• Comparisons with other world religions -- shared ethical values and spiritual themes across cultures

Whether you are a lifelong believer, a thoughtful skeptic, or simply curious about the foundations of Christianity, this book offers a profoundly deeper understanding of the faith -- one that may very well transform your perception of Christian belief.

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