King's College, Diss.--London, 1997. / Includes bibliographical references and index.

Submitted by Filipe dos Santos (fsantos@pucsp.br) on 2018-11-12T10:56:28Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Rafael Ferreira da Silva.pdf: 794941 bytes, checksum: dbcb9172741a3129cba76364cc1aa65f (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-11-12T10:56:28Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Rafael Ferreira da Silva.pdf: 794941 bytes, checksum: dbcb9172741a3129cba76364cc1aa65f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2018-09-18 / Objective: Approach in a theological way the Rite of Roman Exorcism. Allowing for greater dissemination of this important sacramental in the Church. Justification: There is more and more exposure on the subject of exorcism, whether in the media or in the assemblies of the faithful. However, this exhibition is full of folkloric, cultural and fanciful exaggerations. With this the need to scientifically approach the exorcism understood as a real combat that the Church assumes. Hypothesis: The Devil's action is real and he begins a battle with humanity that had already begun in the angelic field. Thus the Roman Rite of Exorcism exercises the mandate of Christ on the Apostolic Church, the power given by Christ to men to expel evil from the world. Methodology: Work divided into three chapters. In the first moment one seeks to know the evil nature of the devil, a fallen angel. As the development of the Holy Scriptures and Tradition recognizes the presence of the evil one and will show Jesus as the great exorcist. In the second chapter, the Church conscious of her ministry as an exorcist will develop the ritual over the centuries, from the apostolic age to the Second Vatican Council. In the third chapter an analysis of the Exorcism Ritual, observing its liturgical activity and how it is a true instrument of Spiritual Combat / Objetivo: Abordar de forma teológica o Ritual de Exorcismo Romano. Permitindo uma maior divulgação deste sacramental tão importante na Igreja. Justificativa: Existe cada vez mais uma maior exposição sobre o assunto do exorcismo, seja na mídia, seja nas assembleias dos fiéis. Todavia, essa exposição vem carregada de exageros folclóricos, culturais e fantasiosos. Com isso a necessidade de abordar cientificamente o exorcismo entendendo como um real combate que a Igreja assume. Hipótese: A ação do Demônio é real e ele inicia um combate com a humanidade que anteriormente já havia iniciado no campo angélico. Assim, o Ritual Romano do Exorcismo exerce o mandato de Cristo sobre a Igreja Apostólica, o poder dado por Cristo aos homens de expulsar o mal do mundo. Metodologia: Trabalho dividido em três capítulos. No primeiro momento busca-se conhecer a natureza maligna do demônio, um anjo decaído. Como o desenvolvimento das Sagradas Escrituras e da Tradição reconhece a presença do maligno e mostrará Jesus como o grande exorcista. No segundo capítulo, a Igreja consciente do seu ministério de exorcista desenvolverá o ritual ao longo dos séculos, da era apostólica ao Concílio Vaticano II. No terceiro capítulo uma análise do Ritual do Exorcismo, observando o seu agir litúrgico e como ele é um verdadeiro instrumento de Combate Espiritual

What composes an Evangelical demonology? This dissertation aims to provide a fresh Evangelical demonology, reflecting and systematizing the biblical material on the demonic. To begin the process, Byang Kato’s background and demonology is examined, since Kato himself has a unique relationship to demonic practices by virtue of his upbringing. His demonological efforts are headlined by a booklet on the spirits, and throughout the rest of Kato’s theological output, Satan and his wicked comrades are frequently mentioned. Overall, Kato’s work presents timely contributions for our demonological goals, especially considering the multicultural context. In an increasingly intermingled world, with many backgrounds being represented in multicultural Christian communities, Kato’s demonology is a superior model. Human perceptions concerning the demonic are often inseparable from prevailing cultural attitudes, and the temptation to exalt one’s own culture must be avoided, especially due to the new norm of multicultural churches, para-church organizations, and seminaries. Kato’s demonology gravitates to the biblical material, and thus it delivers both challenges and affirmations to every party. Furthermore, Kato’s writings on the demonic are inherently linked to soteriology. After discerning some of the major themes of Kato’s soteriology, his exclusivism (and how it relates to demonology) is specifically discussed. Since Kato views the world outside of Christ as the dominion of Satan and the demonic, he advocates that one must turn to Christ for redemption. Then an Evangelical demonology itself is constructed. After highlighting particular contributions from Kato, criteria are outlined for the project before launching into the primary content. Demonic activity throughout the Bible is surveyed, and the argument is offered that demons do act as malevolent personal beings intent on instigating evil in the created order. Through this study of the demonic, the assertion that “demonology matters” is presented, as the doctrine of the demonic relates to the reliability of the Bible and the quality of our salvation. A biblical, Evangelical demonology also rises to modern challenges, including skepticism and speculation. Christians are planted on the sure ground of the Scriptures, prepared for the spiritual realities of the world in which we live. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / D. Th. (Systematic Theology)