The Chalcedonian Definition: An Example of the Difficulties and the Usefulness of Thinking in Terms of Complementarity?

An appropriate analysis of the proceedings at the fourth ecumenical council (451 AD) brings to light uncommon forms of thought that are still of practical significance today. Circumstantial evidence from the record of the final editing of the Chalcedonian Definition supports the conclusion that at l...

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Main Author: Reich, K. Helmut (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 1990
In: Journal of psychology and theology
Year: 1990, Volume: 18, Issue: 2, Pages: 148-157
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