The Hidden Presupposition of Christian Faith. A Study on Divine Revelation as Understood in View of its Manifestation within the Flux of History.
(2017) TLVM76 20171Centre for Theology and Religious Studies
- Abstract
- My intention in this thesis is to analyze the Second Vatican Council’s understanding of divine revelation christologically. Within the frame of this analysis, I further wish to examine the hypothesis that the post-conciliar concept of revelation holds a constructive potential applicable within Swedish theological discourse. As a result of this, the following main question, enabling a christological analysis, is considered in the thesis: How can the post
conciliar concept of revelation be understood of, in view of the Christian confession? As I carry out the analysis, Gerald O’Collins S.J. and his explication of post-conciliar revelation theology is initially presented. In my treatment of O’Collins, I seek to establish the basic features... (More) - My intention in this thesis is to analyze the Second Vatican Council’s understanding of divine revelation christologically. Within the frame of this analysis, I further wish to examine the hypothesis that the post-conciliar concept of revelation holds a constructive potential applicable within Swedish theological discourse. As a result of this, the following main question, enabling a christological analysis, is considered in the thesis: How can the post
conciliar concept of revelation be understood of, in view of the Christian confession? As I carry out the analysis, Gerald O’Collins S.J. and his explication of post-conciliar revelation theology is initially presented. In my treatment of O’Collins, I seek to establish the basic features of the post-conciliar concept of revelation, with a certain focus upon the understanding of the relation between divine revelation and the immanent realm. The discussion of O’Collins paves the way, and is followed by, a general consideration of Walter Kasper’s theological thought and a more thorough presentation of his christological thought. The christological analysis begins with a consideration of the relation between the Christian confession and divine revelation, which ultimately implies that the cross becomes crucial for my interpretation of divine revelation. Thereto, the analysis of Kasper’s christological thought includes a consideration of Christ’s human nature, which implicates that the salvific aspect of revelation is emphasized in my interpretation. The result of my analysis may be concluded in three categories: 1. Divine revelation is to be understood of as a kenotic movement from transcendence to immanence. 2. It is through hope and faith that divine revelation may be conceived as an immutable point in history. 3. Through faith, divine revelation can be viewed of as a manifestation and communication of salvation and a new human existence. These categories combined, further constitutes a constructive proposal rooted in the thought of Kasper and focused upon the kenosis aspect of revelation and Kasper’s stress upon the issue of freedom. (Less)
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- Németh, József LU
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- course
- TLVM76 20171
- year
- 2017
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- Fundamental Theology, Christology, Second Vatican Council, Dei Verbum, Divine Revelation, Kenosis, Gerald O'Collins, Walter Kasper, Gustaf Wingren
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- English
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- 8902063
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abstract = {{My intention in this thesis is to analyze the Second Vatican Council’s understanding of divine revelation christologically. Within the frame of this analysis, I further wish to examine the hypothesis that the post-conciliar concept of revelation holds a constructive potential applicable within Swedish theological discourse. As a result of this, the following main question, enabling a christological analysis, is considered in the thesis: How can the post
conciliar concept of revelation be understood of, in view of the Christian confession? As I carry out the analysis, Gerald O’Collins S.J. and his explication of post-conciliar revelation theology is initially presented. In my treatment of O’Collins, I seek to establish the basic features of the post-conciliar concept of revelation, with a certain focus upon the understanding of the relation between divine revelation and the immanent realm. The discussion of O’Collins paves the way, and is followed by, a general consideration of Walter Kasper’s theological thought and a more thorough presentation of his christological thought. The christological analysis begins with a consideration of the relation between the Christian confession and divine revelation, which ultimately implies that the cross becomes crucial for my interpretation of divine revelation. Thereto, the analysis of Kasper’s christological thought includes a consideration of Christ’s human nature, which implicates that the salvific aspect of revelation is emphasized in my interpretation. The result of my analysis may be concluded in three categories: 1. Divine revelation is to be understood of as a kenotic movement from transcendence to immanence. 2. It is through hope and faith that divine revelation may be conceived as an immutable point in history. 3. Through faith, divine revelation can be viewed of as a manifestation and communication of salvation and a new human existence. These categories combined, further constitutes a constructive proposal rooted in the thought of Kasper and focused upon the kenosis aspect of revelation and Kasper’s stress upon the issue of freedom.}},
author = {{Németh, József}},
language = {{eng}},
note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{The Hidden Presupposition of Christian Faith. A Study on Divine Revelation as Understood in View of its Manifestation within the Flux of History.}},
year = {{2017}},
}