Ambrosian theology
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Ambrosian theology is the body of Christian doctrinal and moral thought associated with St. Ambrose of Milan, emphasizing pastoral ethics, scriptural exegesis, and the integration of classical philosophy into Western Latin theology.
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| Ambrosian theology canonical | 2 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ambrosian theology Context triple: [De officiis ministrorum, associatedWith, Ambrosian theology]
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Augustinian theology
Augustinian theology is a major strand of Western Christian thought rooted in the writings of St. Augustine of Hippo, emphasizing divine grace, original sin, and the sovereignty of God in salvation.
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Byzantine theology
Byzantine theology is the body of Christian theological thought and spiritual tradition that developed in the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire, characterized by its liturgical mysticism, patristic foundations, and emphasis on theosis (deification).
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Alexandrian theology
Alexandrian theology is an early Christian theological tradition centered in Alexandria that emphasizes the divinity of Christ, allegorical interpretation of Scripture, and the synthesis of Greek philosophy with Christian doctrine.
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Reformed scholasticism
Reformed scholasticism is a post-Reformation theological method within the Reformed tradition that systematically applied rigorous scholastic philosophy and logic to articulate and defend Calvinist doctrine.
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E.
Neo-scholasticism
Neo-scholasticism is a modern revival and systematic development of medieval scholastic philosophy and theology, especially associated with the renewed study of Thomas Aquinas in the 19th and 20th centuries.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ambrosian theology Target entity description: Ambrosian theology is the body of Christian doctrinal and moral thought associated with St. Ambrose of Milan, emphasizing pastoral ethics, scriptural exegesis, and the integration of classical philosophy into Western Latin theology.
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A.
Augustinian theology
Augustinian theology is a major strand of Western Christian thought rooted in the writings of St. Augustine of Hippo, emphasizing divine grace, original sin, and the sovereignty of God in salvation.
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B.
Byzantine theology
Byzantine theology is the body of Christian theological thought and spiritual tradition that developed in the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire, characterized by its liturgical mysticism, patristic foundations, and emphasis on theosis (deification).
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C.
Alexandrian theology
Alexandrian theology is an early Christian theological tradition centered in Alexandria that emphasizes the divinity of Christ, allegorical interpretation of Scripture, and the synthesis of Greek philosophy with Christian doctrine.
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D.
Reformed scholasticism
Reformed scholasticism is a post-Reformation theological method within the Reformed tradition that systematically applied rigorous scholastic philosophy and logic to articulate and defend Calvinist doctrine.
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E.
Neo-scholasticism
Neo-scholasticism is a modern revival and systematic development of medieval scholastic philosophy and theology, especially associated with the renewed study of Thomas Aquinas in the 19th and 20th centuries.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian theological tradition
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Latin patristic theology ⓘ |
| associatedWork |
De Spiritu Sancto
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De fide ⓘ De officiis ministrorum ⓘ On Repentance ⓘ
surface form:
De paenitentia
De paradiso ⓘ De virginibus ⓘ De virginibus ⓘ
surface form:
De virginitate
Expositio Evangelii secundum Lucam ⓘ Hexaemeron ⓘ |
| coreTheme |
Christian imperial responsibility
ⓘ
Christology ⓘ Trinitarian theology ⓘ asceticism ⓘ ecclesiology ⓘ sacramental theology ⓘ social justice and care for the poor ⓘ soteriology ⓘ virginity and consecrated life ⓘ |
| denominationalContext |
Latin Church worldwide
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surface form:
Latin Church
Western Christianity ⓘ |
| developedFrom |
Nicene Christianity
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surface form:
Nicene orthodoxy
|
| emphasizes |
allegorical interpretation of Scripture
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biblical typology ⓘ integration of classical philosophy into Christian doctrine ⓘ moral theology ⓘ pastoral ethics ⓘ scriptural exegesis ⓘ |
| ethicalPosition |
critique of excessive wealth
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defense of the rights of the Church against imperial overreach ⓘ priority of charity and almsgiving ⓘ |
| geographicalContext |
Milan
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Northern Italy ⓘ |
| hasMainProponent | Ambrose of Milan ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | 4th century ⓘ |
| influenced |
Ambrosian Rite
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surface form:
Ambrosian liturgical tradition
Augustinian theology ⓘ Western Latin theology ⓘ medieval scholastic theology ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Athanasius of Alexandria
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Cicero ⓘ Greek patristic theology ⓘ Latin biblical tradition ⓘ Neoplatonism ⓘ Origen ⓘ Philo of Alexandria ⓘ Stoic ethics ⓘ |
| methodologicalFeature |
moral exhortation directed to political authorities
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use of classical rhetorical forms in preaching ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Ambrose of Milan ⓘ |
| opposes |
Arianism
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Pagan Roman religious practices ⓘ |
| relatedTo | Ambrosian Rite ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
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