Truth in Earthen Vessels: Catholic Reflections on Contextualization

The article tries to show that contextuality and contextualization are central themes of Christian theology. It starts with general philosophical reflections based of H.-G. Gadamer’s hermeneutics. It then shows their theological implications that in Catholic theology have been treated mainly under t...

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Main Author: Gabriel, Ingeborg 1952- (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Peeters [2017]
In: The journal of Eastern Christian studies
Year: 2017, Volume: 69, Issue: 1/4, Pages: 357-372
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Gadamer, Hans-Georg 1900-2002 / Catholic theology / Contextual theology
IxTheo Classification:CH Christianity and Society
KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history
KDB Roman Catholic Church
VA Philosophy
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Summary:The article tries to show that contextuality and contextualization are central themes of Christian theology. It starts with general philosophical reflections based of H.-G. Gadamer’s hermeneutics. It then shows their theological implications that in Catholic theology have been treated mainly under the heading inculturation and this way been connected with the issues of Christian mission and cultural plurality. This is followed by an overview over three phases of contextualization in the West (St. Paul, Middle Ages; Vatican II). The concluding remarks reflect on the theological task of contextualization of the Christian faith in a globalized world.
ISSN:0009-5141
Contains:Enthalten in: The journal of Eastern Christian studies
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.15496/publikation-82427
DOI: 10.2143/JECS.69.1.3214964
HDL: 10900/141080