The unity of reciprocal love: the charism of Chiara Lubich and the theology of Klaus Hemmerle
This article examines the Trinitarian anthropology inherent in the "charism of unity" that characterizes the Focolare Movement stemming from the mystical experience of Chiara Lubich (1920-2008). After describing the theological cornerstones of this charism-namely the evangelical centrality...
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| Format: | Electronic/Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis
[2017]
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International journal of philosophy and theology
Year: 2017, Volume: 78, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 155-171 |
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Lubich, Chiara 1920-2008
/ Hemmerle, Klaus 1929-1994
/ Trinity
/ Love
/ Unity
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| IxTheo Classification: | CB Christian life; spirituality KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history KDB Roman Catholic Church NBC Doctrine of God NCA Ethics |
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| Summary: | This article examines the Trinitarian anthropology inherent in the "charism of unity" that characterizes the Focolare Movement stemming from the mystical experience of Chiara Lubich (1920-2008). After describing the theological cornerstones of this charism-namely the evangelical centrality of the commandment of reciprocal love, the circularity between theology and anthropology and Jesus Forsaken as the Christological key to understanding and achieving unity - the article studies its cultural implications as reflected in the philosophical and theological contribution of Klaus Hemmerle (1929-1994). In dialogue with modern thought, Hemmerle in fact draws from and develops the anthropological meaning of the charism of unity as a feasible way to respond to the most acute challenges of today. |
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| ISSN: | 2169-2327 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: International journal of philosophy and theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/21692327.2016.1271347 |