Dante’s claims in and around Paradiso 25

2021 ◽  
pp. 001458582110225
Author(s):  
Lino Pertile
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Theological Virtues ◽  
The Church

The extraordinary claims that Dante makes in cantos 24–26 of Paradiso with regard to both his theoretical knowledge and his actual ‘possession’ of the three theological virtues – Faith, Hope and Charity – do not seem to be entirely consistent with the story of a character who, only a few days earlier, was struggling in the dark forest and about to succumb to intellectual bewilderment and moral straying. Why else was that character so close to spiritual death if not because he lacked those virtues which he now claims to know so profoundly and hold in supreme measure? This paper argues first, that Dante here transcends any distinction that may operate elsewhere in the poem between Dante as character, narrator and author; second, that his claims make sense in the context of his circumstances at the time when he composed cantos 24–26 of Paradiso, i.e. on or just before 1320, twenty years after the fictional date of his journey to the Otherworld; and third, that he is likely to have made such claims in order to preempt any attack on himself, his poem and his mission as theologian, prophet and reformer of the Church.

Faith and Virtue Formation

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Spiritual Formation ◽  
Holy Spirit ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Moral Formation ◽  
Communal Life ◽  
Divine Grace ◽  
Theological Virtues ◽  
The Holy Spirit ◽  
The Church

The Christian tradition offers a robust and compelling vision of what it is for human life to be lived well. The essays in this volume articulate various aspects of that vision in ways that will deepen understanding of the virtues and virtue formation. These essays will also inspire and guide readers, Christian and non-Christian alike, in their efforts to grow in virtue. Topics addressed include the value of studying the vices for moral formation; the importance of emotion and agency in virtue formation; the connections between certain disabilities and virtue; the roles of divine grace, liturgy, worship, and the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit in Christian virtue formation; the formation of infused virtues, including the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love; the roles of friendship and the communal life of the Church in cultivating virtue; and new philosophical and theological reflections on some largely neglected virtues. Exemplifying an interdisciplinary approach, the contributors to this volume draw on philosophical, theological, and biblical wisdom, along with insights from contemporary psychology and rich narrative examples, in aid of becoming good. By providing deeply insightful and edifying reflections on the prospects, processes, and practices of moral and spiritual formation, this volume demonstrates that when it is at its best moral philosophy not only can illuminate, but also can practically guide and inspire the formation of virtue.

scholarly journals Teoretyczny rozdział kompetencji pomiędzy dawnymi medykami i chirurgami a codzienna praktyka lecznicza opisana w egodokumentach staropolskich

2021 ◽  
pp. 87-102
Author(s):  
Jakub Węglorz
Keyword(s):  
Medical Practice ◽  
Practical Knowledge ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Legal Restrictions ◽  
Medical Professions ◽  
Education Model ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
Therapeutic Activities ◽  
The Church

Theoretical Division of Competences Between Physicians and Surgeons, and the Daily Medical Practice Described in Old-Polish Egodocuments It is predominantly accepted in the historiography of European medicine that, apart from the differences in education, there was a division of competences between physicians educated at universities and barber-surgeons trained in the guild system in terms of their theoretical background. Regardless of the former stereotypes – dating back to the 19th century – relating to the Church-imposed restrictions in teaching surgery at universities, it is believed that the actual differences in terms of competences must have influenced the scope of the undertaken therapeutic activities. A different education model and the predominance of either theoretical or practical knowledge among representatives of these groups resulted in different treatment methods and a different perception of the causes of the disease. Physicians with mainly theoretical knowledge are often put in opposition to practising barber-surgeons. While it seems that the reluctance to bloody operations (sometimes articulated by the surgeons themselves) was a reason for the limited involvement of physicians in the barber-surgeon practice, it is difficult to clearly indicate the factors that would prevent surgeons from dealing with “non-operational” treatment. The article attempts to answer the question to what extent the then-existing differences in education and legal restrictions influenced the actual division of therapeutic tasks and the functioning of various medical professions as viewed from the patient’s perspective.

scholarly journals Droga dążenia do świętości według Klemensa Rzymskiego

Vox Patrum ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 57 ◽  
pp. 727-735
Author(s):  
Norbert Widok
Keyword(s):  
Final Stage ◽  
The Third ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
Theological Virtues ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Church

The third successor of St. Peter on the see of the Roman ecclesiastic communi­ty, Clement of Rome, is the author of a letter addressed to the believers in Corinth. The content of this letter offers an essential witness concerning the problems in the initial stage of the history of the Church, especially in relation to its small par­ticle in Corinth. One of the issues discussed by Clement is encouragement for the effort of inner perfection, i.e. holiness. His offer directed to the Corinthian com­munity contains several stages which a Christian should undergo. The ascent to holiness, according to the Bishop of Rome, starts with acknowledgement of one’s guilts. This is a condition and basis for the next stage, i.e. penance and conversion. The final stage is built on the theological virtues of faith and hope. The concept of achieving holiness, offered by Clement of Rome, is close to other witnesses of that epoch: Didache and the letters of Ignatius of Antioch.

POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY OF WILLIAM OF OCKHAM

2018 ◽  
pp. 39-42
Author(s):  
T. Trush
Keyword(s):  
Political Science ◽  
Middle Ages ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
William Of Ockham ◽  
Political Issues ◽  
Political Views ◽  
National University ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Church

The purpose article will deal with the works by William of Ockham, an English scholastic philosopher Franciscan. Interconnection of the thinker's philosophical views with his political judgments is highlighted. The tasks and duties of the Church and the state are defined. The results of this study have been developed and introduced into the educational process of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. This is a discipline "History of Philosophy" in "Political Science". The results of the article give an opportunity to broaden and deepen theoretical knowledge of students in the field of historical and philosophical science of the Middle Ages. This article deals directly with William of Ockham's political thought. The influence of Ockham's philosophical opinions on political views is also shown. The political illness of papacy plenitude potestatis and the possibilities of solving it is clarified. As Okkama's authorial position in solving political issues is far from perfect, the article shows the progress in solving Marsilius of Padua's political issues. The obtained results allow stating that such studies give a possibility to deepen the theoretical knowledge of the students "political science" and "public service" at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.

Közeledés Istenhez a teológiai erények útján Sziénai Szent Katalin tanításában

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-74
Author(s):  
Katalin Sipos
Keyword(s):  
Catholic Church ◽  
Careful Examination ◽  
Doctor Who ◽  
Holy Trinity ◽  
Stages Of Growth ◽  
Theological Virtues ◽  
The Gift ◽  
Fear Of God ◽  
The Church ◽  
The Catholic Church

Pope Paul VI. declared St. Catherine of Siena and St. Theresa of Avila to be Doctors of the Church, breaking by this act a long tradition in a twofold way: first, because they were the first two female Doctors of the Church; second, because Catherine of Siena became the first and so far only Doctor who is a lay person. In this study, we shall examine St. Catherine’s account of the three theological virtues in the Dialogues. The questions we shall ask are: what has Catherine to say concerning our ability to know the love of God? How is the gift of the fear of God connected to hopefulness? What are the stages of growth in love? The Catechism of the Catholic Church stresses that the three theological virtues prepare us for an essential relationship with the Holy Trinity. Therefore, a careful examination of the teachings of such a highly praised Saint is of great importance.

scholarly journals Cristãos: chamados à santidade

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ademir Eing ◽  
Paulo Sergio Chaves
Keyword(s):  
Christian Theology ◽  
Theological Virtues ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Wire ◽  
God's Grace ◽  
Concrete Reality ◽  
The Church ◽  
The Way

O fio condutor que perpassa todo o caminho da santidade evangélica,que se concretiza a partir da aceitação do universal chamado à santidade, com oauxílio da graça de Deus, é constituído pelas virtudes teologais, dentre as quaisdestaca-se a caridade. Na realidade, elas são necessárias para compreendera existência cristã, já que remetem às duas grandes balizas do discípulo deCristo, isto é: a sua relação com Deus e com o próximo. A vida do crente estáorientada para a transcendência. No entanto, o cristianismo postula um vínculonecessário entre vida sobrenatural e realidade concreta. Ora, a compreensão deDeus, enquanto totalmente Outro, constrói-se a partir do rosto do próximo, istoé, o ‘outro imediato e palpável’. Portanto, é fundamental para a teologia cristã--católica ter sempre bem presente a importância do chamado à santidade feitoa todos os cristãos, não só os consagrados e consagradas, e sua acuidade paraa Igreja nos dias de hoje. Urge auxiliar o cristão em sua busca de resposta aDeus, que não se dá individualisticamente, mas sim comunialmente, enquantomembro do corpo eclesial, dando testemunho do Evangelho, buscando a santidadee praticando as virtudesPalavras-chave: Graça. Virtudes. Santidade. Igreja. Cristãos.Abstract: The wire that passes through all the way to evangelical holiness,which is concretized from the acceptance of the universal call to holiness, withthe help of God’s grace, is constituted by the theological virtues, among whichis highlighted charity. Actually, they are necessary to understand the Christianexistence, since they refer to the two great beacons of Christ’s disciple, that isto say: his relation with God and with the neighbor. The believer’s life is orientedtoward transcendence. However, Christianity postulated a necessary link betweensupernatural life and concrete reality. Now, the understanding of God, while totally. Other, is built from the face of the neighbor, that is, the ‘immediate and palpableother’. Therefore, it is fundamental for Catholic-Christian theology to alwayskeep in mind the importance of the call to holiness made to all Christians, notonly the consecrated ones, and their acuity for the Church in the present day. Itis urgent to help the Christian in his search for a response of God, which is notgiven individually, but communally, as a member of the ecclesial body, givingtestimony of the Gospel, seeking holiness and practicing the virtues.Keywords: Grace. Virtue. Holiness. Church. Christians.

Spiritual Healing, Sick Kids and the Law: Inequities in the American Healthcare System

2003 ◽  
Vol 29 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 269-299
Author(s):  
Janna C. Merrick
Keyword(s):  
Medical Science ◽  
Spiritual Healing ◽  
Best Interests ◽  
Legal Rights ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Divine Love ◽  
Religious Minority ◽  
Human Need ◽  
East End ◽  
The Church

Main Street in Sarasota, Florida. A high-tech medical arts building rises from the east end, the county's historic three-story courthouse is two blocks to the west and sandwiched in between is the First Church of Christ, Scientist. A verse inscribed on the wall behind the pulpit of the church reads: “Divine Love Always Has Met and Always Will Meet Every Human Need.” This is the church where William and Christine Hermanson worshipped. It is just a few steps away from the courthouse where they were convicted of child abuse and third-degree murder for failing to provide conventional medical care for their seven-year-old daughter.This Article is about the intersection of “divine love” and “the best interests of the child.” It is about a pluralistic society where the dominant culture reveres medical science, but where a religious minority shuns and perhaps fears that same medical science. It is also about the struggle among different religious interests to define the legal rights of the citizenry.

Ideas and Leaders in Contentious Politics: One Parish Priest in El Salvador's Popular Movement

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (01) ◽  
pp. 76-101
Author(s):  
PETER M. SANCHEZ
Keyword(s):  
Collective Action ◽  
El Salvador ◽  
Liberation Theology ◽  
Contentious Politics ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Political Movement ◽  
Parish Priest ◽  
Historical Moment ◽  
Resource Mobilisation ◽  
The Church

AbstractThis paper examines the actions of one Salvadorean priest – Padre David Rodríguez – in one parish – Tecoluca – to underscore the importance of religious leadership in the rise of El Salvador's contentious political movement that began in the early 1970s, when the guerrilla organisations were only just beginning to develop. Catholic leaders became engaged in promoting contentious politics, however, only after the Church had experienced an ideological conversion, commonly referred to as liberation theology. A focus on one priest, in one parish, allows for generalisation, since scores of priests, nuns and lay workers in El Salvador followed the same injustice frame and tactics that generated extensive political mobilisation throughout the country. While structural conditions, collective action and resource mobilisation are undoubtedly necessary, the case of religious leaders in El Salvador suggests that ideas and leadership are of vital importance for the rise of contentious politics at a particular historical moment.

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