The history in doctrine, or in wider conception the History of Christian Tought, is a study of great importance for theologians and pastors. It came into existence about the beginning of the nineteenth century. At that time of rationalism its purpuse was to show that the confessional heritage of the church could not be mantained. But soon, with the revival of evangelical theology, the conservatives also adopted this branch and put into the service of theological conservatism.
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