The Proclamation of Truth between Exclusivity and Inclusivity: A Critical Analysis of the Use of John 14:6 in Vatican II
One of the prevailing contexts leading to Vatican II was the increasing impact of historical-critical exegesis on the way of theologizing in the Catholic Church. This paper concentrates on the theme of the proclamation of the truth and the use of biblical warrants in Nostra Aetate and Ad Gentes. It...
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| Language: | English |
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[2017]
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Louvain studies
Year: 2017, Volume: 40, Issue: 2, Pages: 170-183 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Bible. Johannesevangelium 14,6
/ Vatican Council 2. (1962-1965 : Vatikanstadt), Nostra aetate
/ Vatican Council 2. (1962-1965 : Vatikanstadt), Ad gentes
/ Truth
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| IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history KCC Councils KDB Roman Catholic Church |
| Further subjects: | B
Bible. John
Criticism
interpretation
B Vatican Council (2nd : 1962-1965) Nostra aetate B Peer reviewed B Truth Religious aspects Christianity B Bible. John 13-21 B Theology of religions (Christian theology) B Vatican Council (2nd : 1962-1965) Ad gentes |
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| Summary: | One of the prevailing contexts leading to Vatican II was the increasing impact of historical-critical exegesis on the way of theologizing in the Catholic Church. This paper concentrates on the theme of the proclamation of the truth and the use of biblical warrants in Nostra Aetate and Ad Gentes. It asks if the use of the phrase 'via et veritas et vita' in these documents is justified in view of the Johannine literary and historical contexts. It suggests that in the light of the communal and farewell meal context, Jesus’ claim, 'I am the way and the truth and the life', underscores his exclusive role in the Johannine community and affirms group identity while it also potentially provides an opening for inclusivity by means of the recognition of otherness |
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| ISSN: | 0024-6964 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Louvain studies
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.2143/LS.40.2.3220913 |