Das vierte Lied vom Gottesknecht (Jesaja 52,13-53,12): Überlegungen zur aktuellen Debatte um die Symbolik des Kreuzes aus alttestamentlicher Perspektive

The current debates about the display of a crucifix in public buildings focus the larger discussions concerning the relationship between church and state. The political discussion seems to look at the cross as a symbol of the triumphal nature of Christianity, yet the traditions of both the NT and th...

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Main Author: Berges, Ulrich 1958- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:German
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Published: Echter 2011
In: Zeitschrift für katholische Theologie
Year: 2011, Volume: 133, Issue: 2, Pages: 159-174
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Europe / Classroom crucifix / Jurisdiction
B Jesus Christus / Bible. Jesaja 52,13-53,12 / Servant of God / Old Testament / New Testament
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
HC New Testament
KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history
SA Church law; state-church law
Further subjects:B Bible. Jesaja 53
B Servant of God
B Bible. Jesaja 52,13-53,12
B Cross
B Death
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Summary:The current debates about the display of a crucifix in public buildings focus the larger discussions concerning the relationship between church and state. The political discussion seems to look at the cross as a symbol of the triumphal nature of Christianity, yet the traditions of both the NT and the OT suggest differently. With particular reference to the Fourth Servant Song (Isa 52) the symbolism of the cross refers to the admission of personal and collective guilt as well as to the hope God offers to the downtrodden. In the end it is a symbol of solidarity.
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