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Questions for Chapter 12
Outline how the analogies of “wind” and “breath” cast light on the person and work of the Holy Spirit.
Why was there relatively little interest in the theology of the Holy Spirit in the first few centuries?
Outline the arguments put forward by patristic writers for the divinity of the Holy Spirit. How persuasive do you find them?
What theological issues underlie the filioque controversy?
Does an emphasis on the work of the Holy Spirit lead to a reaction against institutional conceptions of the church?
Outline the main themes associated with the work of the Holy Spirit. Which do you think is the most important?
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