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Divine Will and Human Choice by Richard A. Muller Pdf
This fresh study from an internationally respected scholar of the Reformation and post-Reformation eras shows how the Reformers and their successors analyzed and reconciled the concepts of divine sovereignty and human freedom. Richard Muller argues that traditional Reformed theology supported a robust theory of an omnipotent divine will and human free choice and drew on a tradition of Western theological and philosophical discussion. The book provides historical perspective on a topic of current interest and debate and offers a corrective to recent discussions.
Providence and Science in a World of Contingency by Ignacio Silva Pdf
Providence and Science in a World of Contingency offers a novel assessment of the contemporary debate over divine providential action and the natural sciences, suggesting a re-consideration of Thomas Aquinas’ metaphysical doctrine of providence coupled with his account of natural contingency. By looking at the history of debates over providence and nature, the volume provides a set of criteria to evaluate providential divine action models, challenging the underlying, theologically contentious assumptions of current discussions on divine providential action. Such assumptions include that God needs causally open spaces in the created world in order to act in it providentially, and the unfitting conclusion that, if this is the case, then God is assumed to act as another cause among causes. In response to these shortcomings, the book presents a comprehensive account of Aquinas’ metaphysics of natural causation, contingency, and their relation to divine providence. It offers a fresh and bold metaphysical narrative, based on the thought of Thomas Aquinas, which appreciates the relation between divine providence and natural contingency.
The purpose of this work is to explore the distinct notions of divine embodiment developed by Maximos the Confessor (580-662), one of the greatest Greek Fathers, and Tsong kha pa (1357-1419), arguably the most important thinker in the history of Tibetan Buddhism.
Human life is susceptible of changing suddenly, of shifting inadvertently, of appearing differently, of varying unpredictably, of being altered deliberately, of advancing fortuitously, of commencing or ending accidentally, of a certain malleability. In theory, any human being is potentially capacitated to conceive of—and convey—the chance, view, or fact that matters may be otherwise, or not at all; with respect to other lifeforms, this might be said animal’s distinctive characteristic. This state of play is both an everyday phenomenon, and an indispensable prerequisite for exceptional innovations in culture and science: contingency is the condition of possibility for any of the arts—be they dominantly concerned with thinking, crafting, or enacting. While their scope and method may differ, the (f)act of reckoning with—and taking advantage of—contingency renders rhetoricians and philosophers associates after all. In this regard, Aristotle and Blumenberg will be exemplary, hence provide the framework. Between these diachronic bridgeheads, close readings applying the nexus of rhetoric and contingency to a selection of (Early) Modern texts and authors are intercalated—among them La Celestina, Machiavelli, Shakespeare, Wilde, Fontane.
Contingency, Time, and Possibility by Pascal Massie Pdf
If we are to distinguish mere non-being from that which is not, yet may be, from that which was not, yet could have been, or from that which will not be, yet could become, we are committed in some way to grant being to possibilities. The possible is not actual; yet it is not nothing. What then could it be? What ontological status could it possess? In Contingency, Time, and Possibility: An Essay on Aristotle and Duns Scotus, Pascal Massie opens these questions by combining two approaches: First, an original inquiry that analyses the notions of chance, fate, event, contradiction, and so forth, and suggests that the distinction between potency and act arises from a confrontation with the impossible. Second, a historical inquiry that focuses on Aristotle and Duns Scotus, two key figures contributing to a fundamental transformation in the history of Western ontology; namely, the transition from a metaphysics of nature (Aristotle) to a metaphysics of the will (Scotus). In doing so, this book departs from the prevailing interpretation of the history of modal logic according to which Scotus rejected the principle of plenitude attributed to Aristotle and replaced the ancient diachronic theory of possibilities with a synchronic one, thereby contributing to a "possible world's semantics." Rather, Massie argues that in its proper ontological import, the question of possibility concerns the limit between being and non-being and that this limit must be thought in terms of temporality. With Scotus, however, a radical shift occurs. Possibilities are understood in terms of will, creation, omnipotence, and transcending freedom. As such, they belong to the realm of what is supremely actual (i.e., superabundant activity). What used to be understood as a lesser degree of being (the quasi non-being of uninformed matter and mere possibilities) becomes the mark of omnipotence.
Gisbertus Voetius (1589–1676) on God, Freedom, and Contingency by Andreas J. Beck Pdf
Focusing on Gisbertus Voetius’s views on God, freedom, and contingency, Andreas J. Beck offers the first monograph in English that is entirely devoted to the theology of this leading figure of early modern Reformed scholasticism.
Is following Jesus natural? Many would say no, but this book argues yes. Saying no suggests that grace and human nature are alternate moral categories. Saying yes implies that our humanity is gracious in origin, capacity, and intent. Much of this discussion hangs on what is meant by "nature" and "natural," and this book explores these ideas creationly and christologically. Part One considers natural law as commonly found in the classical Christian tradition. Part Two explores the radical christological tradition of Anabaptism. Part Three then proposes the two-nature christology of the Chalcedonian definition as a theological resource enabling their reconciliation. The Chalcedonianism of the modern Barth and the ancient Maximus the Confessor are appropriated, along with scientific theology of T. F. Torrance and Nancey Murphy. If Chalcedon correctly affirms Jesus's humanity as being homoousios (one nature) with our humanity, created like Adam's through the eternal Spirit, then Jesus's life was natural--proper to its created intent. And as his divine nature was homoousios with the Father's nature, he is the human expression of the divine Word which gives creation its contingent moral rationality. As such, the life of Jesus (Anabaptists' concern) is morally normative for all humanity (natural law's concern).
Divine and Contingent Order by Thomas Forsyth Torrance Pdf
"This book examines the implications of the Judaeo-Christian claim for our understanding of the universe that it is contingent: freely created by God out of nothing, and having an existence, freedom, and rational order of its own while still dependent on him. Professor Torrance argues that this claim made possible the development of western empirical science, but that Newtonian physics obscured the connection between the rational order of nature and the Christian doctrine of creation. He shows how modern relativity and quantum theories have once again drawn attention to the significance of contingence, and imply that the universe is found to be consistently rational only if it is dependent on a creative rationality beyond it. He considers finally the disorderly elements in the universe, both physical and moral, and argues that the doctrine of incarnation as well as of creation is necessary to deal with the intellectual problems which they raise."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
Divine and Contingent Order by Thomas F. Torrance Pdf
This book examines the implications of the Judaeo-Christian claim for our understanding of the universe that it is contingent: freely created by God out of nothing, and having an existence, freedom, and rtional order of its own while still dependent on him. Professor Torrance argues that this claim made possible the development of western empirical science, but that Newtonian physics obscured the connection between the rational order of nature and the Christian doctrine of creation. He shows how modern relativity and quantum theories have once againd rawn attention to the significance of contingence, and imply that the universe is found to be consistently rational only if it is dependent on a creative rationality beyond it. He considers finally the disorderly elements in the universe, both physical and moral, and argues that the doctrine of incarnation as well as of creation is necessary to deal with the intellectual problems which they raise.
Religions Challenged by Contingency by Dirk-Martin Grube,Peter Jonkers Pdf
The relationship between religion and contingency is investigated historically and systematically. Its historical part comprises analyses of important philosophers’ interpretation of this relationship, viz. that of Leibniz, Kant, Lessing, Jaspers, and Heidegger. Its systematic part analyses how this relationship should be currently (re-)interpreted.
Martin Luther,John Stuart Mill,David Hume,James Allen,Ralph Waldo Emerson,Andrew Murray,Thomas Paine,Ludwig Feuerbach,G. K. Chesterton,Friedrich Nietzsche,Thomas à Kempis,Leo Tolstoy,Charles Spurgeon,Wallace D. Wattles,Prentice Mulford,St. Teresa of Ávila,Saint Augustine,Florence Scovel Shinn,H. Emilie Cady,Gregory of Nyssa,Pope Gregory I,Athanasius of Alexandria,Basil the Great,John of Damascus,Saint Thomas Aquinas,Brother Lawrence,Arthur Pink
Author : Martin Luther,John Stuart Mill,David Hume,James Allen,Ralph Waldo Emerson,Andrew Murray,Thomas Paine,Ludwig Feuerbach,G. K. Chesterton,Friedrich Nietzsche,Thomas à Kempis,Leo Tolstoy,Charles Spurgeon,Wallace D. Wattles,Prentice Mulford,St. Teresa of Ávila,Saint Augustine,Florence Scovel Shinn,H. Emilie Cady,Gregory of Nyssa,Pope Gregory I,Athanasius of Alexandria,Basil the Great,John of Damascus,Saint Thomas Aquinas,Brother Lawrence,Arthur Pink Publisher : DigiCat Page : 8048 pages File Size : 44,6 Mb Release : 2023-11-20 Category : Religion ISBN : EAN:8596547727422
The Battles of Wisdom and Humility by Martin Luther,John Stuart Mill,David Hume,James Allen,Ralph Waldo Emerson,Andrew Murray,Thomas Paine,Ludwig Feuerbach,G. K. Chesterton,Friedrich Nietzsche,Thomas à Kempis,Leo Tolstoy,Charles Spurgeon,Wallace D. Wattles,Prentice Mulford,St. Teresa of Ávila,Saint Augustine,Florence Scovel Shinn,H. Emilie Cady,Gregory of Nyssa,Pope Gregory I,Athanasius of Alexandria,Basil the Great,John of Damascus,Saint Thomas Aquinas,Brother Lawrence,Arthur Pink Pdf
DigiCat presents to you this unique collection of fundamental religious works presenting the theology, philosophy and spirituality of Christianity: The Philosophy of Religion: The Confessions of St. Augustine (Saint Augustine) On the Incarnation (Athanasius of Alexandria) On the Soul and the Resurrection (Gregory of Nyssa) On the Holy Spirit (Basil the Great) Pastoral Care (Pope Gregory I) An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith (John of Damascus) Summa Theologica (Saint Thomas Aquinas) The Imitation of Christ (Thomas à Kempis) A Treatise on Christian Liberty (Martin Luther) The Interior Castle (St. Teresa of Ávila) The Practice of the Presence of God (Brother Lawrence) The Age of Reason (Thomas Paine) The Natural History of Religion (David Hume) Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion (David Hume) The Religious Affections (Jonathan Edwards) The Essence of Christianity (Ludwig Feuerbach) Beyond Good and Evil (Friedrich Nietzsche) All of Grace (Charles Spurgeon) Humility: The Journey Toward Holiness (Andrew Murray) Orthodoxy (G. K. Chesterton) The Everlasting Man (G. K. Chesterton) The Sovereignty of God (Arthur Pink) The Kingdom of God Is Within You (Leo Tolstoy) Three Essays on Religion (John Stuart Mill) The Spirituality of a Man: The Conduct of Life (Ralph Waldo Emerson) Lessons in Truth (Emilie Cady) As a Man Thinketh (James Allen) Thoughts are Things (Prentice Mulford) The Game of Life and How to Play It (Florence Scovel Shinn) A New Christ (Wallace D. Wattles) The Swamp Angel (Prentice Mulford)
Martin Luther,John Stuart Mill,David Hume,James Allen,Ralph Waldo Emerson,Andrew Murray,Thomas Paine,Ludwig Feuerbach,G. K. Chesterton,Friedrich Nietzsche,Thomas à Kempis,Leo Tolstoy,Charles Spurgeon,Wallace D. Wattles,Prentice Mulford,St. Teresa of Ávila,Saint Augustine,Florence Scovel Shinn,H. Emilie Cady,Gregory of Nyssa,Pope Gregory I,Athanasius of Alexandria,Basil the Great,John of Damascus,Saint Thomas Aquinas,Brother Lawrence,Arthur Pink
Author : Martin Luther,John Stuart Mill,David Hume,James Allen,Ralph Waldo Emerson,Andrew Murray,Thomas Paine,Ludwig Feuerbach,G. K. Chesterton,Friedrich Nietzsche,Thomas à Kempis,Leo Tolstoy,Charles Spurgeon,Wallace D. Wattles,Prentice Mulford,St. Teresa of Ávila,Saint Augustine,Florence Scovel Shinn,H. Emilie Cady,Gregory of Nyssa,Pope Gregory I,Athanasius of Alexandria,Basil the Great,John of Damascus,Saint Thomas Aquinas,Brother Lawrence,Arthur Pink Publisher : Good Press Page : 8048 pages File Size : 51,7 Mb Release : 2023-12-22 Category : Religion ISBN : EAN:8596547786269
The Greatest Books of Spiritual Wisdom by Martin Luther,John Stuart Mill,David Hume,James Allen,Ralph Waldo Emerson,Andrew Murray,Thomas Paine,Ludwig Feuerbach,G. K. Chesterton,Friedrich Nietzsche,Thomas à Kempis,Leo Tolstoy,Charles Spurgeon,Wallace D. Wattles,Prentice Mulford,St. Teresa of Ávila,Saint Augustine,Florence Scovel Shinn,H. Emilie Cady,Gregory of Nyssa,Pope Gregory I,Athanasius of Alexandria,Basil the Great,John of Damascus,Saint Thomas Aquinas,Brother Lawrence,Arthur Pink Pdf
Good Press presents to you this unique collection of fundamental religious works presenting the theology, philosophy and spirituality of Christianity: The Philosophy of Religion: The Confessions of St. Augustine (Saint Augustine) On the Incarnation (Athanasius of Alexandria) On the Soul and the Resurrection (Gregory of Nyssa) On the Holy Spirit (Basil the Great) Pastoral Care (Pope Gregory I) An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith (John of Damascus) Summa Theologica (Saint Thomas Aquinas) The Imitation of Christ (Thomas à Kempis) A Treatise on Christian Liberty (Martin Luther) The Interior Castle (St. Teresa of Ávila) The Practice of the Presence of God (Brother Lawrence) The Age of Reason (Thomas Paine) The Natural History of Religion (David Hume) Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion (David Hume) The Religious Affections (Jonathan Edwards) The Essence of Christianity (Ludwig Feuerbach) Beyond Good and Evil (Friedrich Nietzsche) All of Grace (Charles Spurgeon) Humility: The Journey Toward Holiness (Andrew Murray) Orthodoxy (G. K. Chesterton) The Everlasting Man (G. K. Chesterton) The Sovereignty of God (Arthur Pink) The Kingdom of God Is Within You (Leo Tolstoy) Three Essays on Religion (John Stuart Mill) The Spirituality of a Man: The Conduct of Life (Ralph Waldo Emerson) Lessons in Truth (Emilie Cady) As a Man Thinketh (James Allen) Thoughts are Things (Prentice Mulford) The Game of Life and How to Play It (Florence Scovel Shinn) A New Christ (Wallace D. Wattles) The Swamp Angel (Prentice Mulford)
Oxford Studies in Medieval Philosophy by Robert Pasnau Pdf
Oxford Studies in Medieval Philosophy showcases the best new scholarly work on philosophy from the end of antiquity into the Renaissance. OSMP combines historical scholarship with philosophical acuteness, and will be an essential resource for anyone working in the area.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe,Martin Luther,Henryk Sienkiewicz,Dante Alighieri,Henry Van Dyke,David Hume,James Allen,Ralph Waldo Emerson,Andrew Murray,John Bunyan,Grace Livingston Hill,Thomas Paine,Voltaire,Lew Wallace,John Milton,Charles M. Sheldon,Ludwig Feuerbach,G. K. Chesterton,Friedrich Nietzsche,Thomas à Kempis,Leo Tolstoy,Fyodor Dostoevsky,Charles Spurgeon,Prentice Mulford,St. Teresa of Ávila,Saint Augustine,Florence Scovel Shinn,H. Emilie Cady,Gregory of Nyssa,Pope Gregory I,Athanasius of Alexandria,John of Damascus,Brother Lawrence,Arthur Pink
Author : Johann Wolfgang von Goethe,Martin Luther,Henryk Sienkiewicz,Dante Alighieri,Henry Van Dyke,David Hume,James Allen,Ralph Waldo Emerson,Andrew Murray,John Bunyan,Grace Livingston Hill,Thomas Paine,Voltaire,Lew Wallace,John Milton,Charles M. Sheldon,Ludwig Feuerbach,G. K. Chesterton,Friedrich Nietzsche,Thomas à Kempis,Leo Tolstoy,Fyodor Dostoevsky,Charles Spurgeon,Prentice Mulford,St. Teresa of Ávila,Saint Augustine,Florence Scovel Shinn,H. Emilie Cady,Gregory of Nyssa,Pope Gregory I,Athanasius of Alexandria,John of Damascus,Brother Lawrence,Arthur Pink Publisher : DigiCat Page : 20246 pages File Size : 54,8 Mb Release : 2023-11-15 Category : Religion ISBN : EAN:8596547722359
The Essential Works of Christianity by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe,Martin Luther,Henryk Sienkiewicz,Dante Alighieri,Henry Van Dyke,David Hume,James Allen,Ralph Waldo Emerson,Andrew Murray,John Bunyan,Grace Livingston Hill,Thomas Paine,Voltaire,Lew Wallace,John Milton,Charles M. Sheldon,Ludwig Feuerbach,G. K. Chesterton,Friedrich Nietzsche,Thomas à Kempis,Leo Tolstoy,Fyodor Dostoevsky,Charles Spurgeon,Prentice Mulford,St. Teresa of Ávila,Saint Augustine,Florence Scovel Shinn,H. Emilie Cady,Gregory of Nyssa,Pope Gregory I,Athanasius of Alexandria,John of Damascus,Brother Lawrence,Arthur Pink Pdf
DigiCat presents the essential works of Christian faith - the scriptures, the history of Christianity, the most important philosophical works on religion & spirituality, as well as most famous Christian novels and stories: Scripture: Bible First Clement Second Clement Didache Epistle of Barnabas Shepherd of Hermas The Infancy Gospel of Thomas Apocalypse of Peter History: History of the Christian Church Creeds of Christendom Philosophy of Religion: The Confessions of St. Augustine On the Incarnation (Athanasius) On the Soul and the Resurrection (Gregory of Nyssa) On the Holy Spirit (Basil) Pastoral Care (Gregory I) An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith (John of Damascus) Summa Theologica (St. Thomas Aquinas) The Imitation of Christ (Thomas à Kempis) A Treatise on Christian Liberty (Martin Luther) The Interior Castle (St. Teresa of Ávila) The Practice of the Presence of God (Brother Lawrence) The Age of Reason (Thomas Paine) The Natural History of Religion (David Hume) The Religious Affections (Jonathan Edwards) The Essence of Christianity (Ludwig Feuerbach) Beyond Good and Evil (Nietzsche) All of Grace (Charles Spurgeon) Humility: The Journey Toward Holiness (Andrew Murray) Orthodoxy (Chesterton) The Everlasting Man (Chesterton) The Sovereignty of God (Arthur Pink) The Kingdom of God Is Within You (Tolstoy) Religious Fiction: Divine Comedy (Dante) Paradise Lost (John Milton) The Pilgrim's Progress (John Bunyan) Zadig (Voltaire) Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (Lew Wallace) Quo Vadis (Henryk Sienkiewicz) In His Steps (Charles M. Sheldon) The Story of the Other Wise Man (Henry Van Dyke) The Ball and the Cross (Chesterton) The Enchanted Barn (Grace Livingston Hill) The Grand Inquisitor (Dostoevsky) Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship (Goethe) Thus Spoke Zarathustra (Nietzsche) Spirituality: The Conduct of Life (Ralph Waldo Emerson) Lessons in Truth (H. Emilie Cady) As a Man Thinketh (James Allen) Thoughts are Things (Prentice Mulford) The Game of Life and How to Play It (Florence Scovel Shinn)
