Archive for October, 2006
Philosophy Parameters
October 20, 2006 in Metaphysical Frameworks, Philosophy in Context
Here are my thoughts for this project. It will look seomthing like this:
1. Divide Philosophy into eras: Greek Philosophy, Early Christianity and philosophy, Medivieval philosophy, Modern philosophy, contemporary philosophy. (Hat tip to Julian Marias’ History of Philosophy for this outline).
2. Survey of general historical context of each era
3. Look at major movements, figures, controversies, hotly [...]
Theology Parameters
October 20, 2006 in Metaphysical Frameworks, Theology in Context
This endeavor will look a lot like the dive into philosophy.
1) Dividing Christianity into epochs or time periods. The tentative periods at this time are; “Ancient Christianity (100-500 AD), “Augustine (He deserves a section all his own),” Medieval Christianity (500-1500 AD),” “The Refomation (1500-1700 AD),” “The Enlightenment (1700-1800),” and the “Modern World (1800-Present).”
2) Provide a general survey [...]
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Our definition of the grace of God says that it is 'unmerited favor.' That is true, but it tends to focus on our undeservedness. . . At the same time, b/c grace has its source in love, what love promises when it makes the other an object of love CREATES in the loved one an expectation of blessing. We have not merited this blessing, but it is rightfully ours b/c it has been promised by love. -Ray AndersonMeta