Papers by James Fogal
In this paper, we will be discussing important factors of Arminianism and how it is similar to th... more In this paper, we will be discussing important factors of Arminianism and how it is similar to the other protestant expressions of faith yet how it differs in several crucial aspects. Early Arminians viewed themselves as part of the Reformed faith but they felt that the reformation had erred in several ways and that they were called to “reform the reformation” to bring it back to the Bible. Several church leaders had led the protestant movement into beliefs that were not in line with Scripture as a whole. These leaders (Martin Luther and John Calvin) and their successors were developing theological systems based upon interpretations of certain passages of Scripture that did not harmonize with the rest of the Bible. Jacob Arminius, a student of Calvin’s successor, rose to prominence in countering the errors of the protestant reformation by developing a theological system that was more consistent with the entire Bible and avoided the misinterpretations of certain passages of Scripture that started with Augustine of Hippo and later expanded by Luther and Calvin.
Brief paper on Francis Asbury and the circuit rider phenomenon - of which he was a part.
This is a brief analysis of Christian Fundamentalism and its fight against Modernism of the early... more This is a brief analysis of Christian Fundamentalism and its fight against Modernism of the early 20th century.
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A short draft paper with some key aspects of the philosopher-theologian Soren Kierkegaard.
This is a brief paper on the Eastern Orthodox concept of theosis.
This paper will delve into this issue and discover many aspects of what Augustine of Hippo advoca... more This paper will delve into this issue and discover many aspects of what Augustine of Hippo advocated on this topic by examining his writings and activities. There is a difference of opinion among scholars as the degree to which he advocated state coercion and his underlying motivations for doing so.
Book Reviews by James Fogal
Book Review of "Tertullian: First Theologian of the West" by Eric Osborn.
Book Review of "Ambrose of Milan: Church and Court in a Christian Capital"
by Neil B. McLynn.
Book review of Early Christianity in North America
Book review of "Cyprian the bishop"
This is a book review of Edward Smither's book, Augustine as Mentor
This is a book review of Gerald Bonner's biography of Augustine
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