Book:Monarchiam Tenemus: We Hold To The Monarchy
| Author | Caleb Purtcher |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Religion, Early Christianity |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Self-published |
Publication date | September 12, 2024 |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 144 |
| Website | tabernacleofgodisj.wixsite.com |
Monarchiam Tenemus: We Hold To The Monarchy is a book authored by Purtcher Caleb that examines the early Christian doctrine of Monarchianism, focusing on the period before the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. The book explores how the early Christians resisted the influences of Greek philosophy and the ideas that would later spread under the label of the Gnostics.[1] The book is available online at Lulu.com. .
Overview
The book examines the theological disputes that characterized early Christianity, especially debates surrounding the nature of God and the formation of Trinitarian doctrine. It presents Monarchianism as a theological stance that emphasized the indivisible unity of God, and it describes how proponents of this view, often labeled as modalists, opposed emerging Trinitarian formulations. The author references a variety of historical sources and early Christian writings in discussing how Monarchian perspectives were expressed and challenged within the broader early church.
Monarchianism
Monarchianism is the belief in the absolute oneness of God, rejecting the notion of separate divine persons in a Trinity.[2] Early Christians who followed this doctrine emphasized that God is a single, unified being.[3] The book shows how Monarchians, often labeled modalists by critics, argued against dividing God into multiple persons, instead teaching that Jesus and the Father are the same. The term Monarchiam, meaning the rule of one, encapsulates their firm belief in God as the sole ruler and creator. Through this lens, the book examines how Monarchians defended their faith against rival interpretations, often standing as the majority voice in early Christianity.
