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“The object is evident in the name of the discipline. Similarly, theology (theologia) is the study of God. The object of theology is not the church's teaching or the experience of pious souls. It is not a subset of ethics, religious studies, cultural anthropology, or psychology. God is the object of this discipline.”

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Michael Horton
Michael Horton

Michael Horton, born in 1964, is a renowned Christian theologian and professor. He has made significant contributions to the fields of systematic theology, Christian ethics, and the relationship between religion and the public sphere. more

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