Foundation of Christian Doctrine
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Foundation of Christian Doctrine is a seminal theological treatise by Anabaptist leader Menno Simons that systematically outlines his views on Christian faith, church practice, and discipleship.
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| Foundation of Christian Doctrine canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Foundation of Christian Doctrine Context triple: [Menno Simons, mainWork, Foundation of Christian Doctrine]
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A.
The Essence of Christianity
The Essence of Christianity is a 19th-century philosophical work that argues Christian theology is a projection of human nature and desires onto an imagined divine being.
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B.
On Christian Doctrine
On Christian Doctrine is a foundational theological and hermeneutical treatise by St. Augustine that outlines principles for interpreting Scripture and for Christian teaching and preaching.
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C.
Introduction to Christianity
Introduction to Christianity is a widely influential theological book that systematically presents and reflects on the core beliefs of the Christian faith, written by Joseph Ratzinger before he became Pope Benedict XVI.
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D.
The Faith of the Christian Church
The Faith of the Christian Church is a 20th-century theological work by Swedish bishop and theologian Gustaf Aulén that systematically presents and interprets the central doctrines of historic Christian faith.
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E.
The Christian Faith
The Christian Faith is Friedrich Schleiermacher’s seminal theological work that systematically presents his modern, experience-centered understanding of Christian doctrine.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Foundation of Christian Doctrine Target entity description: Foundation of Christian Doctrine is a seminal theological treatise by Anabaptist leader Menno Simons that systematically outlines his views on Christian faith, church practice, and discipleship.
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A.
The Essence of Christianity
The Essence of Christianity is a 19th-century philosophical work that argues Christian theology is a projection of human nature and desires onto an imagined divine being.
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B.
On Christian Doctrine
On Christian Doctrine is a foundational theological and hermeneutical treatise by St. Augustine that outlines principles for interpreting Scripture and for Christian teaching and preaching.
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C.
Introduction to Christianity
Introduction to Christianity is a widely influential theological book that systematically presents and reflects on the core beliefs of the Christian faith, written by Joseph Ratzinger before he became Pope Benedict XVI.
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D.
The Faith of the Christian Church
The Faith of the Christian Church is a 20th-century theological work by Swedish bishop and theologian Gustaf Aulén that systematically presents and interprets the central doctrines of historic Christian faith.
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E.
The Christian Faith
The Christian Faith is Friedrich Schleiermacher’s seminal theological work that systematically presents his modern, experience-centered understanding of Christian doctrine.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Anabaptist theological work
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Christian literature ⓘ theological treatise ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
clarify Anabaptist doctrine
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define true Christian church ⓘ guide believers in discipleship ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Dutch Anabaptism
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linked to:
Anabaptist churches
Mennonite tradition ⓘ |
| author | Menno Simons ⓘ |
| centralFigureDiscussed | Jesus Christ ⓘ |
| circulatedIn | 16th-century Low Countries ⓘ |
| concerns |
Christian doctrine
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Christian life and practice ⓘ church order ⓘ |
| describedAs |
seminal theological treatise
ⓘ
systematic outline of Menno Simons’s views ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
obedience to Christ
ⓘ
practical discipleship ⓘ visible holiness of the church ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Christian discipleship
ⓘ
Christian faith ⓘ church practice ⓘ |
| genre |
doctrinal treatise
ⓘ
systematic theology ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
Christian ethics
ⓘ
authority of Scripture ⓘ baptism ⓘ church discipline ⓘ discipleship of Christ ⓘ nature of the true church ⓘ nonconformity ⓘ separation from the world ⓘ |
| historicalContext | Radical Reformation ⓘ |
| influenced |
Mennonite theology
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later Anabaptist confessional writings ⓘ |
| language | Dutch ⓘ |
| opposes | infant baptism ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Anabaptism
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linked to:
Radical Reformation
Protestant Christianity ⓘ |
| supports |
believers’ baptism
ⓘ
church discipline among believers ⓘ voluntary church membership ⓘ |
| theologicalPerspective |
Anabaptist
ⓘ
linked to:
Radical Reformation
radical Reformation ⓘ
linked to:
Radical Reformation
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| title | Foundation of Christian Doctrine ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Anabaptist scholars
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Mennonite communities ⓘ
linked to:
Mennonites
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