Thesis (D. Min.)--Dallas Theological Seminary, 2008. / Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 359-363).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2005. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 205-208 ).

This diploma thesis deals mainly with iconography of miraculous events at selected places of pilgrimage on the background of their factual history and the overall tradition of certain Marian cults. The first part of the thesis is devoted to the analysis of deliberately chosen pilgrimage sites in all cases, with an emphasis on their initial and other specific miraculous events of non-biblical nature concerning primarily the lives of ordinary people. These analyzes provide a basic insight into the general-factographic history of the relevant sites, which is necessary for the detailed examination of the relevant miraculous events. Primary attention is devoted to the analysis of the original miracles of the pilgrimage sites, especially by their depictions. Within the scope of individual pilgrimage sites, this thesis also seeks to analyze all other pictures of the mercy of the Marian. Great emphasis is also placed on written entries of the mentioned miraculous events, which in most cases very probably preceded their picture delineation. The second part of the thesis tries to systemate the results of the researches and compare them with one another. It is a comparison of the miraculous images that are being discussed, which are done mainly in terms of content and in terms of their writing. It is a...

Daar heers tans 'n verwarring in baie mense se gemoedere, teoloe sowel as ander gelowiges, aangaande die heilsweg. Aan die een kant is daar die mense wat glo dat jy jou moet bekeer om in die verlossing te kan deel (die bekeringsteologie) . Aan die ander kant is daar diegene wat glo dat die mens klaar gered is, en enige poging, hetsy deur geloof of bekering, van mensekant is sinergisme (verbondsteologie) . In ons soeke na 'n oplossing het ons na die verbond as moontlike vertrekpunt gaan kyk, en gevind dat die verbond inderdaad 'n oplossing bied. Die verbond het verskeie prinsipiele eienskappe, en die kern daarvan is dat dit 'n Godgegewe instelling is met duidelike inhoude. Onder andere het die verbond 'n monopleuriese instelling, maar ook 'n dupleuriese werking. Hieruit volg dat die verbond op die verantwoordelikheid van die mens appeleer. Die appel van die verbond kom tot uiting in die oproep om die verlossingsdade van Christus aan te gryp. Vervolgens is gekyk na die manier waardeur 'n mens sy verantwoordelikheid nakom. In sowel die Ou as Nuwe Testament is dit duidelik dat die mens wat nie in 'n verbondsverhouding met die Here leef nie, gevaar loop om uit die verbond gesny te word. Die enigste manier om verseker dat 'n mens in die verbondsbelof tes de el, is deur bekering. Die Bybel maak nie 'n duidelike onderskeid tussen eerste en voortgaande bekering binne die verbond nie. God gee die bekering, maar vereis dit ook / There is presently a great deal of confusion in the minds of people, theologians as well as lay members, regarding the way of salvation. On the one hand there are those who believe that one must be converted before one can share in salvation. It may be called a theology of conversion. On the other hand there are those who believe that the people of the covenant are already saved, and all endevours to claim the salvation by faith or repentance, are forms of synergism. In our attempt to find a solution, we have taken the covenant as pain of departure. The covenant has many qualities, but the central aspect is the fact that the covenant is a God-given entity and therefore has certain specific characteristics like a monopleuric origin (in God} but a dupleuric working (divine and human responsibility) . According to the Old Testament as well as the New Testament, it is clear that those covenant people who do not commit themselves to the God of the covenant, and accept its demands, are in danger of being cut off from the covenant. The only way to restore the covenant relationship is by repentance and conversion. Concerning the covenant the Bible does not make any clear difference between a radical initial conversion and an ongoing one. God gives conversion, but also demands it / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / D. Th. (Sistematiese Teologie)

Cette étude a pour objet de lire le thélogien anglicain, John Milbank à travers la thèse de surnaturel du théologien catholique français, Henri de Lubac. Dans sa thèse du surnaturel, de Lubac entend montrer qu’il n'y a aucune sphère purement naturelle indépendemment de la grâce de Dieu. Autrement dit, d’après cette thèse, la nature et le surnaturel constituent une unité organique. En fait, cette idée d’Henri de Lubac s’oppose à la notion néo-scolastique de natura pura, qui a été développée en vue de sauvegarder la gratuité de la grâce face à la crise Baianiste. La thèse du surnaturel a été appropriée par John Milbank et sa théologie peut être comprise comme une continuation de la thèse d’Henri de Lubac. Milbank s'approprie la thèse du surnaturel dans divers aspects de cette thèse. Cette thèse apparaît chez Milbank tantôt au niveau ontologique, tantôt au niveau éthique, tantôt au niveau ecclésial. Si l’idée du surnaturel de Lubac est organique (Balthasar), cette même thèse donne une cohérence au projet théologique de Milbank. Une originalité de l’appropriation milbankienne de la thèse du surnaturel consiste à la mise en rapport de l’idée du surnaturel avec le langage. Pour être plus précis, pour lui, le langage joue un rôle médiateur entre le materiel et le surnaturel. Bien que cette idée soit présente dans la théologie sacramentelle de de Lubac, Milbank développe cette théologie en élargissant cette idée à tous les domaines de la culture humaine. Autrement dit, la thèse du surnaturel rend possible la théologie de la culture chez Milbank. Mais ce qui est crucial, pour Milbank et de Lubac, c’est que l’Église elle-même doit être le véhicule de la création de la culture chrétienne. / This study aims at reading Anglican theologian John Milbank through the lens of French Catholic theologian, Henri de Lubac’s central concept of the idea of the supernatural. Henri de Lubac’s so-called, surnaturel thesis means that there is no reserved realm, which neo-scholastic theologians call pure nature (natura pura), independent of God’s grace. This means that nature and the supernatural constitute an organic unity. Milbank appropriates de Lubac’s thesis through and through. De Lubac’s idea of the supernatural penetrates Milbank’s all theological reflection ranging from ontological issues to political ones. One important point in Milbank’s appropriation of de Lubac’s surnaturel thesis is that he emphasizes the relationship of the supernatural to human language. For him, human language itself is supernatural in character. This means that human culture, which is constituted by human language, is itself theologically constituted. In other words, there is no neutral culture, but cultures based on particular theological convictions. From this insight, Milbank emphasizes, with de Lubac, the necessity of Christian philosophy which will be the true basis of human culture. Crucial to Milbank’s theological project is the centrality of the Church in the establishment of Christian culture. For both Milbank and de Lubac, the Church is not a means for atemporal salvation, but itself the goal of salvation. The Church is to be the place of heavenly peace which the Eucharist represents. Milbank is convinced that only the Church has the power to counter the neo-liberal capitalist order that is based on the ontology of violence.

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico / Federação Luterana Mundial / Esta tese analisa o Paradoxo Absoluto sob a perspectiva do tornar-se cristão. Desenvolve-se o argumento de que o processo de tornar-se cristão acontece sob juízo e graça no encontro com o Paradoxo Absoluto. Na primeira parte é tecida uma articulação paradoxal entre antropologia e cristologia. No primeiro capítulo é analisada a possibilidade do pecado original recorrendo-se ao conceito de angústia. A reflexão é antropológica e se ocupa em investigar a constituição do ser humano tendo em mente a pergunta por como o pecado é possível, e não em afirmar a realidade efetiva do pecado. No segundo capítulo é desenvolvido o entendimento do paradoxo cristológico em Kierkegaard e argumentado que o encontro do indivíduo com o paradoxo acontece sob juízo e graça. Este argumento desempenha papel central na tese tanto para o entendimento da concepção de paradoxo em Kierkegaard como para a compreensão do significado de tornar-se cristão. Na segunda parte da tese o tema da relação paradoxal entre juízo e graça é analisado sob novas nuances. No terceiro capítulo o entendimento antropológico de Kierkegaard é aprofundado a partir de sua compreensão de self. Em decorrência, são analisados os conceitos de desespero e pecado, bem como o conceito de fé enquanto cura para o pecado. A partir desse desenvolvimento é argumentado que se tornar um self é um processo que acontece sob juízo e graça. No quarto capítulo Cristo é apresentado enquanto simultaneamente modelo e redentor e é enfatizada a importância do discipulado cristão enquanto seguir a Cristo. Desenvolvendo o tema do discipulado é tecida uma reflexão sobre o amor cristão destacando o dever de amar o próximo e a manifestação do amor em obras. A categoria da edificação é então trabalhada enquanto modo do amor. Finalmente, é retomado o conceito de paradoxo demonstrando-se que o discipulado cristão acontece continuamente sob juízo e graça. Nas reflexões finais alguns conceitos importantes da tese são relacionados a questões do nosso próprio contexto teológico. / The thesis analyzes the Absolute Paradox under the perspective of becoming a Christian. The argument is developed, that the process of becoming a Christian happens under judgment and grace, when encountering the Absolute Paradox. In the first part, a paradoxical articulation between Anthropology and Christology is elaborated. In the first chapter the possibility of original sin is analyzed making use of the concept of anxiety. This reflection is mainly anthropological and aims to investigate the constitution of the human being, keeping in mind the question of how sin is possible, and not in stating the actuality of sin. In the second chapter, the understanding of the christological Paradox is developed according to Kierkegaard and it is argued that the encounter of the individual with the Paradox happens under judgment and grace. This argument has a central role in the thesis, in understanding the concept of Paradox in Kierkegaard, as well as in the comprehension of the significance of becoming a Christian. In the second part of the thesis the relation between judgment and grace is analyzed under new nuances. In the third chapter the anthropological understanding of Kierkegaard is deepened, taking his understanding of the self as basis. From this concept the categories of despair and sin, as well as faith as cure to sin, are analyzed. Up from this development I argue that to become a self is a process that happens under judgment and grace. In the fourth chapter Christ is presented as simultaneously prototype and redeemer, and the importance of Christian discipleship is stressed as following Christ. Developing the notion of discipleship, it is elaborated a reflection on Christian love, stressing the commandment of loving ones neighbor and the manifestation of love in works. The category of edification is developed as a way of love. Finally I turn back to the concept of paradox arguing that Christian discipleship happens continually under judgment and grace. In my final reflections some important concepts of the thesis are related to questions of our own theological context.

Vivir la Gracia de Dios: Un compromiso social metodista permanente. Contribuciones para la identidad del metodismo peruano. La primera parte aborda la manifestación de la Gracia de Dios en la teología wesleyana, sus aspectos centrales y como ésta va delineando la identidad metodista. La segunda parte pregunta por lo que caracteriza a la identidad metodista marcada por las obras de piedad y misericordia y que siendo medios de gracia, señales exteriores, Dios nos provee de ellas para nuestra formación espiritual personal y comunitaria. Como característica también es abordado el espíritu evangelizador como respuesta al mandato dado por nuestro Señor Jesucristo de ir y predicar el Evangelio a toda criatura. La tercera parte aborda la presencia metodista en el Perú. Desde sus orígenes, en el Siglo XIX con la presencia de las Sociedad Bíblica Británica y la Americana, el envío de misioneros colportores; el primer intento de establecer la Misión Metodista con William Taylor (1877-1887); el segundo y definitivo intento por establecer la obra metodista con Francisco Penzotti (1888-1889), el trabajo realizado por el Dr. Thomas B. Wood y la organización de la Misión Metodista, su aporte en el campo jurídico y educacional; el trabajo realizado por los primeros pastores metodistas peruanos como: José Q. Illescas, Manuel Noriega y Adolfo T. Vásquez. La organización de la Obra Misionera del periodo 1904-1939, el auge y desarrollo de la obra en el periodo 1940-1969. La autonomía de la Iglesia en 1970, realizándose cambios en la estructura de la misión y llegando a la Primera Asamblea Constituyente con la elección del primer obispo peruano, el Dr. Wenceslao Bahamonde. El auge de una iglesia autónoma que aprende a caminar con pies propios pero que no siempre vive la Gracia de Dios y entra en crisis de identidad y testimonio. La última parte finaliza con las contribuciones de la Iglesia Metodista para la sociedad peruana hoy a través de la obra educativa, la obra social, el compromiso ecuménico y los desafíos que como iglesia cristiana tenemos para la transformación de la sociedad peruana. Vivir la Gracia de Dios es un compromiso social metodista permanente y la Iglesia Metodista del Perú está llamada y desafiada a transformar la sociedad peruana, a compartir esa Gracia que recibió con aquellos que viven en desgracia, con aquellos a los que se les niega la Gracia de Dios diariamente. Vivir y compartir la Gracia de Dios hoy en el Perú es una misión impostergable. / Living the Grace of God: A permanent Methodist social commitment. Contributions to the identity of Peruvian Methodism. The first part addresses the manifestation of Gods Grace in Wesleyan theology, its core aspects and the way Grace delineates Methodist identity. The second part deals with the question of what characterizes the Methodist identity marked by charitable deeds and works of mercy, and the way these, as means of Grace and external signs, are provided by God for our own and our communitys spiritual formation. Another characteristic that is also addressed in this part is the evangelizing spirit as a response to the mandate given by our Lord Jesus Christ to go out and preach the Gospel to all creatures. The third part addresses the Methodist presence in Peru. From its origins in the Nineteenth Century with the presence of the British and American Biblical Societies, the sending of Colporteur missionaries; the first attempt to establish the Methodist Mission with William Taylor (1877-1887); the second and final attempt to establish the Methodist work with Francisco Penzotti (1888-1889), the work done by Dr. Thomas B. Wood and the organization of the Methodist Mission, his contribution in the legal and educational fields; the work done by the first Peruvian Methodist ministers such as José Q. Illescas, Manuel Noriega and Adolfo T. Vásquez. The organization of the Missionary Work during the 1904-1939 period, the full expansion and development of the organization during the 1940-1969 period. The churchs autonomy in 1970, with the first changes in the structure of the mission up to the holding of the First Constituent Assembly with the election of the first Peruvian bishop, Dr. Wenceslao Bahamonde. The heyday of an autonomous church that learns to walk on its own but not always lives the Grace of God and goes through a crisis of identity and testimony. The last part ends with the Methodist Churchs current contribution to the Peruvian society through educational and charitable work, as well as ecumenical commitment and the challenges that we are forced to face, as Christian church, for the transformation of the Peruvian society. Living the Grace of God is a permanent Methodist social commitment and the Methodist Church of Peru is called and challenged to transform the Peruvian society, to share the Grace that it received with those who live in disgrace, those who are denied the Grace of God on a daily basis. Living and sharing the Grace of God today in Peru is a mission that cannot be put off

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / The discussion limits in the application of the paradigm of the talent to the religious ambit, pointing out like him is understood in the context of the Catholic Christianity and also which the implications of the practical and theoretical point of view of the talent and of the religious person in the social phenomenon, above all, applied the social doctrine of the Church, present in "Deus caritas est". This work attempts to expose the likeness among the foundation of the Catholic social doctrine, present in "Deus caritas est" and the logic of the talent. He made it considering the Christianity as an economy of the grace and considering this an universality, a radicalism and an assimilation of the logic of the talent. In this sense, it was ended that, in "Deus caritas est", the foundation of the social doctrine of the Church tends to coincide with the logic of the talent and to reinforce it starting from the theological category of the charity. / A discussão se circunscreve à aplicação do paradigma do dom ao âmbito religioso, salientando como ele é entendido no contexto do cristianismo católico e também quais as implicações do ponto de vista prático e teórico do dom e do religioso no fenômeno social, sobretudo aplicado à doutrina social da Igreja, presente em Deus caritas est . Este trabalho intenta explicitar as afinidades entre o fundamento da doutrina social católica, nessa encíclica e a lógica do dom. Fê-lo considerando o cristianismo como uma economia da graça e esta como uma universalização, uma radicalização e uma interiorização da lógica do dom. Neste sentido, concluiu-se que, em Deus caritas est , o fundamento da doutrina social da Igreja tende a coincidir com a lógica do dom e a reforçá-la a partir da categoria teológica da caridade.

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Orientador: Oswaldo Giacoia Junior / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Filosofia e Ciências Humanas / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-21T23:21:28Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Picoli_GleisyTatiana_M.pdf: 1328650 bytes, checksum: cd9fa95eb859b2577edd8431c6f4d3d5 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013 / Resumo: Esta dissertação tem por objetivo ressaltar a importância do conhecimento da doutrina crista da graça para a compreensão das doutrinas schopenhauerianas da compaixão e da liberdade moral. Afinal, Schopenhauer faz uso de conceitos cristãos para explicar os principais pontos de sua ética, donde se destaca o papel da graça. Para cumprir o meu objetivo, analiso, primeiramente, a filosofia do "doutor da graça", Agostinho, e, em seguida, avalio suas implicações na filosofia de Schopenhauer / Abstract: This dissertation aims to highlight the importance of the knowledge of the Christian doctrine of grace to the comprehension of the schopenhauerian doctrines of compassion and moral freedom. After all, Schopenhauer uses Christian concepts to explain the key issues of his ethics, in which the role of grace stands out. For achieving this goal, I first analyze the philosophy of the "Doctor of Grace", St. Augustine, and afterward assess its implications in Schopenhauer's philosophy / Mestrado / Filosofia / Mestra em Filosofia