"Quick fixes" to the Lexham Survey of Theology that are practical for Logos 9

MJ. Smith
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You already have my suggestion for a standard overview that puts each section in perspective across the historic branches of Christianity: An improvement to the Lexham Survey of Theology

A second suggestion would provide the context of the topic across a variety of denominations. Before the Recommended Resources section, provide a "Topic in Confessional Documents" section that gives the reference for the topic in creeds, confessions of faith, catechisms, ... and other authoritative summary doctrinal statements. This would require:

  • a review of such documents and adding to the Logos library missing documents
  • milestones for such documents at the paragraph/article ... level depending upon the structure of the document
  • mapping similar to that being used to align the systematic theology texts.

A quick look at the work of Jaroslav Pelikan implies about 250 such documents is adequate coverage.

Orthodox Bishop Alfeyev: "To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship."; Orthodox proverb: "We know where the Church is, we do not know where it is not."

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