Theological Hermeneutics
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I sin bibellesning var Luther spesielt opptatt av bibeltekstens evne til å formidle Guds egenskaper til leseren. Inkarnasjonen som det sentrale innhold i den bibelske fortelling informerer de metaforer som formidler den, slik at de... more
Article based on a presentation given at the Thomas Latinus - Thomas Graecus. Thomas Aquinas and His Reception in Byzantium International Conference held at the Hellenic Library of Athens (Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center) in Dec. 15-16... more
In order to shed light on the meaning of John 1, St. Augustine would turn to “that image which the creature is, that is, to the rational soul for a more careful questioning and consideration” of the procession of the Son from the Father.... more
It is hard to think of an area of Christian theology that provides more scope for interdisciplinary conversation than the doctrine of creation. This doctrine not only invites reflection on an intellectual concept: it calls for... more
"A probing introduction to the meaning and methods of Practical Theology. “Practical theology” has emerged as a distinctive approach to the theological task. Rather than seeing itself as a “branch” of theology, practical theology is a... more
John Wesley brought together five key dynamics of the Christian faith, effectively combining in thought and practice these five elements: 1. Divine sovereignty and human freedom 2. Doctrine and experience 3. Experience and structure 4.... more
By the turn of the last century, secular political order had become so deeply rooted in the western societies that few would have predicted the return of religion as a socio-political force in today's globalised world. However, it must be... more
Competent leadership is essential for the health and well-being of a Bible school. According to Oswald Sanders, “leadership is influence, the ability of one person to influence others to follow his or her lead.”1 Leadership influence is a... more
Theological education is primarily concerned with bringing theology into serious engagement with the social, cultural, political and ecclesial contexts shaping our lives.
Convocation Address at Bethel University, August 29, 2016 about recent troubles in Minnesota, particularly the shooting of Philando Castille, and our responsibility as followers of the Gospel. There is an audio link also available. After... more
Gary McGee, long-time Professor of Church History and Pentecostalism at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Springfield, Missouri, has written the latest official history of this American Pentecostal denomination. People of the... more
Initial Evidence was the distinctive theology that was basic to a revival movement. At least that is the culture that I caught growing up.1 It is a doctrine discussed throughout the 20th century. There have been times that the issue... more
Niniejsza praca ma na celu przedstawienie teorii mitotwórczej J. R. R. Tolkiena, z perspektywy jej wymiaru duchowego. Od czasów antycznych teorie, tudzież filozofie, opierały się na myśleniu abstrakcyjnym i miały za zadanie wyjaśnienie... more
Every kingdom has its own culture and values. The problem in Christianity is that it does not have the culture and values of the Kingdom of God. Christians remain sunken into being part of the kingdoms of men, whose leadership and culture... more
Finally, we are at the precipice overlooking a deep chasm, which few believers are willing to cross. Yet, at the same time, if we are going to square with Jesus, someone needs to give us a shove off the deep end. If you have read all the... more
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Nature of Doctrine by George A Lindbeck has revolutionised theological thinking in the context of postmodern sensibilities. This essay critically reviews his ideas, formulations and methodology.
The Lutheran World Federation released Understanding the Gift of Communion in 2014 to allow churches who hold differing views on homosexuality to remain in fellowship with one another. This paper explores how the churches in the Global... more
Dans le récit Ḥayy Ibn Yaqẓān d’Avicenne, les compagnons du narrateur qui ne le quittent jamais sont qualifiés par le sage de « mauvais compagnons ». Le premier, qui marche devant, représente l’imagination qui « enjolive le faux et forge... more
Religion was a constant theme throughout Paul Ricoeur’s long career, and yet he never wrote a full-length treatment of the topic. In this important new book, Brian Gregor draws on the full scope of Ricoeur’s writings to lay out the... more
Este estudio muestra la gárgola medieval como un programa iconográfico perfectamente regulado y apoyado en simbolismos asociados a las aguas primordiales como sostén universal y al pecado, entre algunos otros. El texto revela el profundo... more
The paper discusses the distinction between content (core, nucleus) and linguistic formulation of theological statements as a fundamental hermeneutical structure of modern theology. Adolf von Harnack, Rudolf Bultmann and Dietrich... more
For centuries, Christian theology has understood the Eucharist in terms of metaphysics or in protest against it. Today an opening has been made to imagine the sacrament through the method of phenomenology, bringing about new theological... more
The story of Dr. David Yonggi Cho and the Yoido Full Gospel Church (YFGC) is well-known throughout the world. Cho comes from the Evangelical and Pentecostal tradition.2 His theological teachings and ministerial practices are many faceted.... more
로마서를 읽고 회심한 아우구스티누스는 일평생 성경을 주석하고 설교했다. 『기독교의 가르침』이라는 작품은 아우구스티누스의 성경해석학과 설교론을 잘 보여준다. 아우구스티누스는 여러 편의 성경주석을 썼으며 주석에 대한 명확한 이해가 있었다. 그는 초기에 신플라톤주의의 영향을 받았지만 점차로 성경적 가르침을 더욱 분명하게 고수했다. 아우구스티누스는 주석의 목적이 하나님 사랑과 이웃 사랑이라는 사랑의 이중계명에 있다고 보았다. 그는... more
‘Christ as the focus of Genesis Exegesis in Isidore of Seville,’ in T. Finan and V. Twomey eds, Studies in Patristic Christology (Four Courts Press, Dublin 1998), pp. 144-162.
In the past two decades, the validity of Asian theological reflections has been forcefully argued not only by liberal theologians, but also Evangelicals.2 As a result, a consensus has emerged through critical Asian theological reflections... more
In our digitalized world, gigantic amounts of data are generated, creating a hitherto unknown need for communication, storage and processing. Mechanical processes and autonomous procedures are becoming increasingly important. Currently... more
We współczesnej interpretacji teologicznej (katolickiej) owoc z „drzewa poznania dobra i zła” rozumiany jest symbolicznie w kontekście biblijnej historii upadku człowieka. Dlatego „owoc” (i jego spożycie) jest utożsamiany z naturą grzechu... more
How did the Hatam-Sofer Wish to Trump Spinoza? This paper presents a particular interpretation of Rabbi Moshe Soferʼs conceptual understanding of Torah. The Hatam Sofer (Frankfurt a.M. 1762 – Pressburg 1839), one of the most important... more
La hermenéutica ha jugado un papel importante dentro de la historia de la teología, y particularmente de las interpretaciones exegéticas, de allí la relevancia que adquiere el estudio y análisis histórico acerca de cómo se fue... more
Existential Theology: An Introduction offers a formalized and comprehensive examination of the field of existential theology, in order to distinguish it as a unique field of study and view it as a measured synthesis of the concerns of... more
The purpose of this research paper is to show that literal hermeneutics and inerrancy have an inseparable relationship by demonstrating that while inerrancy is not a hermeneutical tool, sound hermeneutics cannot exist without it.... more
In this book Itzhak Benyamini presents an alternative reading of Genesis, a close textual analysis from the story of creation to the binding of Isaac. This reading offers the possibility of a soft relation to God, not one characterized by... more
John's Logos-hymn reflect a response to the Johannine narrative, functioning with other Christological hymns to pose a Jewish challenge to Empire and its divine-Caesar cult. It is added to the final edition of John as an experientially... more