An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine
by John Henry Newman
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Contents
- Preface to the Edition of 1878
- Advertisement to the First Edition
- Introduction
- Chapter I. On the Development of Ideas
- Chapter II. On the Antecedent Argument in Behalf of Developments in Christian Doctrine
- Chapter III. On the Historical Argument in Behalf of the Existing Developments
- Chapter IV. Instances in Illustration
- Chapter V. Genuine Developments Contrasted with Corruptions
- Chapter VI. Application of the Seven Notes to the Existing Developments of Christian Doctrine. Application of the First Note of a True Development. Preservation of Type
- Chapter VII. Application of the Second Note of a True Development. Continuity of Principles
- Chapter VIII. Application of the Third Note Of A True Development. Assimilative Power
- Chapter IX. Application of the Fourth Note of a True Development. Logical Sequence
- Chapter X. Application of the Fifth Note of a True Development. Anticipation of Its Future
- Chapter XI. Application of the Sixth Note of a True Development. Conservative Action on Its Past
- Chapter XII. Application of the Seventh Note of a True Development. Chronic Vigour