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Historical Anglican Theology and Modern Debates | Sean Luke

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In this interview, I'm joined by Sean Luke of  @anglicanaesthetics to discuss how historic Anglican theology can address some of our contemporary debates about sola scriptura, Protestantism, and more. We discuss whether Anglicans really believe in sola scriptura, how Anglicans have viewed historic schisms, and whether the development of the Church of England was itself schismatic. Prepare to come out of this interview with a long reading list!Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9Get access to my book club, show notes, ad-free episodes and more:  https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicityBook a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austinRead my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.comFind Sean on Substack: https://substack.com/@anglicanaestheticsBooks Mentioned: Richard Hooker - Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity: https://amzn.to/4tFes1FWilliam Chillingworth - The Religion of the Protestants: https://amzn.to/4cDpxunJohn Tillotson - The Rule of Faith: 00:00 Introduction02:00 Sola Scriptura in Anglican Thought03:50 The Role of Tradition and Ecumenism06:59 Historical Anglican Approaches to Church Authority12:45 The Church Schism and Anglican Continuity20:45 The Caroline Divines and Anglican Identity28:45 Sola Scriptura in Anglican Debates40:55 The Authority of Scripture and Church Tradition50:40 The Discontinuity and Continuity of the Rule of Faith01:00:48 Recommended Resources and Final ThoughtsSupport the show

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