Revisiting the Patristic Theology of the Icon. Part 1: Setting Aside our Western Assumptions.
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Revisiting the Patristic Theology of the Icon. Part 1: Setting Aside our Western Assumptions.
The Swedish Lutheran theologian, Gustav Aulén, published a seminal work on the types of atonement theory in 1930 (Christus Victor). Though time and critical studies have suggested many subtler treatments of the question, no one has really improved on his insight. Especially valuable was his description of the “Classic View” of the atonement. This
... See moreOur orientation in the West also has infiltrated how we view religions (and, by proxy, religious people) across the globe, even though our assumptions about religion may not be universally true. And because of the West’s powerful role in academia, the media, and global affairs, we also may hold certain assumptions about other faiths and traditions... See more