dc.contributor.author |
Moss, Rodney
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dc.date.accessioned |
2011-06-10T09:34:45Z |
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dc.date.available |
2011-06-10T09:34:45Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2005 |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Moss, R. 2005,'The theological and philosophical roots of the Lutheran Reformation : continuity and discontinuity', Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae,Vol. XXXI, No. 1, pp. 1-19. |
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dc.identifier.issn |
1017-0499 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4336 |
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dc.description |
Peer reviewed |
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dc.description.abstract |
The medieval church displayed a theological
pluralism unknown until the contemporary era. The
polarised age of the reformation and postreformation
periods can be traced to the middle
ages and earlier for many doctrines considered
reformed were well defined in these times.
Augustine’s fundamental argument against Pelagius
provided Luther with his unilateral model of salvation:
righteousness is not through deeds but, rather,
through the transforming work of Christ. Anselm and
Bernard of Clairvaux both prepared for future
reformed doctrine: Anselm in his doctrine of
atonement and Bernard in the priority given to
Scripture. Duns Scotus and William of Ockham in
different ways stress the sovereign freedom of God.
Salvation is not dependent on human qualities but on
God’s will. However, Luther’s inability to understand
and appreciate Aquinas introduced an element of
discontinuity in the medieval theological tradition.
Aquinas highlights the positive world-affirming grace
of God; Luther the restrictive belief that humanity in
his/her natural state cannot love God. |
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dc.format.extent |
1 online resource (22 pages) |
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dc.language.iso |
en |
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dc.publisher |
Church History Society of Southern Africa |
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dc.subject |
Reformation |
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dc.subject |
Theological pluralism |
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dc.subject |
Post-reformation |
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274.05 |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Lutheran Church -- History |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Church history -- Middle Ages, 600-1500 |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Theology, Doctrinal -- History --Middle Ages, 600-1500 |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Reformation . |
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dc.title |
The theological and philosophical roots of the Lutheran Reformation : continuity and discontinuity |
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dc.type |
Article |
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dc.description.department |
Research Institute for Theology and Religion |
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