Divine Simplicity

The doctrine of divine simplicity is introduced, major objections are addressed, and arguments for it are presented.

The doctrine of divine simplicity is an important element of major monotheistic religions; not only Islamic and Jewish but also Christian theologians have affirmed and defended the doctrine. Historic expressions of the doctrine are surveyed, important objections are considered, and arguments in favor of the doctrine are summarized.The doctrine of divine simplicity is an important element of major monotheistic religions; not only Islamic and Jewish but also Christian theologians have affirmed and defended the doctrine. However, the historic doctrine is the subject of intense debate within these traditions. Historic expressions of the doctrine are surveyed, important objections are considered, and arguments in favor of the doctrine are summarized.