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Alister E. McGrath is a renowned theologian, born on January 23, 1953. His research spans across religious philosophy, science and religion, and Christian history. McGrath's extensive writings have had a profound impact on contemporary theology.

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“Surely the better way is to pursue a generous orthodoxy, seeing disagreements in the context of the greater agreements which bind us together.”

Way Together Greater Seeing Pursue Generous Agreement Disagreement Orthodoxy Better Ways

Author:Alister E. McGrath

“For Calvin, the creation reflects its Creator at every point. Image after images flashed in front of our eyes, as Calvin attempts to convey the multiplicity of ways in which the creation witnesses to its Creator: it is like a visible garment, which the invisible God dons in order to make himself known; it is like a book in which the name on the Creator is written as its author; it is like a theater, in which the glory of God is publicly displayed; it is like a mirror, in which the works and wisdom of God are reflected.”

Way Book Eye Order Names Known Written Fronts Creation Glory Theater Mirrors Creator Invisible Witness Visible Garments Glory Of God Multiplicity

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“All the important things in life lie beyond reason... and that's just the way things are.”

Way Important Reason Lying Important Things Things In Life

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“Clergy had a vested interest in retaining the old, ways, which made few demands of them as teachers, as spiritual guides, or as moral examples or agents.”

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Book:Reformation Thought: An Introduction

Source: Reformation Thought: An Introduction