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  2. Franciscan Theology

    This article emphasizes the particular contours that define the Franciscan theological paradigm as a distinct contribution to the discipline of Roman Catholic theology. Grounded in the lives of Francis and Clare of Assisi, the tradition unfolds as a Wisdom tradition, both christocentric and...
    Author
    Mary Beth Ingham
    Faith tradition
    Christianity
    Topics
    Theological movements

  3. The Natures, Minds, and Wills of Christ in Christian Philosophy

    This article surveys the controversies concerning Jesus’ natures, minds, and wills. It begins with an overview of the debates concerning the exegesis of relevant scriptural passages; the historical controversies leading up to the landmark Chalcedonian Definition (451 CE); and significant ...
    Author
    Andrew Ter Ern Loke
    Faith tradition
    Christianity
    Topics
    Being and existence

  4. Law in the New Testament

    This article explores the theme of law in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. Law is almost ubiquitous in the twenty-seven books comprising the New Testament, being a main theme in the letters of Paul and several Gospels, as well as parts of Acts and the Catholic letters. In these s...
    Author
    Matthew V. Novenson
    Faith tradition
    Christianity
    Topics
    Law, Sacred texts

  5. Causality

    Causality is not only a central concept in philosophy and theology but also a basic aspect of human thought and speech. Causal words such as ‘making’, ‘doing’, ‘producing’, and so on, are in constant use. Philosophers have been discussing causality ever since philosophy began. Theologians r...
    Author
    Michael J. Dodds O.P.
    Faith tradition
    Christianity
    Topics
    Being and existence, Philosophy and science

  6. Divine Energies

    This article discusses the historical origins and the development of the Eastern Orthodox doctrine of the divine energies. After a brief discussion of Aristotle and Plotinus, an overview is given of the relevant biblical material in the Old and New Testament. The article then looks at the...
    Author
    Christoph Schneider
    Faith tradition
    Christianity
    Topics
    Being and existence

  7. Theology and Evolution

    Ever since their emergence in nineteenth-century natural philosophy, theories of biological evolution have prompted religious believers to revisit traditional theological views of the world, humanity, and even God. This entry will first clarify the various strands of meaning to be discerned...
    Author
    Gijsbert van den Brink
    Faith tradition
    Christianity
    Topics
    Philosophy and science, Being and existence

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