T. F. Torrance, Catholicism, and the quest for church unity
This article examines T. F. Torrance's engagement with Catholicism. It uncovers the breadth and depth of his ecumenical spirit, while concurrently shedding light on his own theological development. The article reveals an evolution in Torrance's posture toward Catholicism, moving from fierc...
| Published in: | Scottish journal of theology |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge Univ. Press
2023
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Scottish journal of theology
Year: 2023, Volume: 76, Issue: 3, Pages: 256-268 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Torrance, Thomas F. 1913-2007
/ Catholic church
/ Ecumene
/ Vatican Council 2. (1962-1965 : Vatikanstadt)
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| IxTheo Classification: | KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history KCC Councils KDB Roman Catholic Church KDD Protestant Church KDJ Ecumenism |
| Further subjects: | B
Trinity
B Heresy B Hermeneutics B Mission (international law B Dualism B Ecumenical |
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| Summary: | This article examines T. F. Torrance's engagement with Catholicism. It uncovers the breadth and depth of his ecumenical spirit, while concurrently shedding light on his own theological development. The article reveals an evolution in Torrance's posture toward Catholicism, moving from fierce criticism to critical praise, with the Second Vatican Council as a watershed in his thinking. His criticism was provoked by what he considered the fundamental problem with Catholicism (namely, the ‘Latin heresy’ in its theology); while his praise was elicited by the evangelical, christocentric, and ecumenical spirit of the Council. |
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| ISSN: | 1475-3065 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Scottish journal of theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1017/S0036930622001028 |