Foundations of Christian Faith
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Foundations of Christian Faith is Karl Rahner’s major systematic theology, offering a comprehensive and influential presentation of Catholic Christian doctrine in the light of modern philosophical and theological developments.
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Target entity: Foundations of Christian Faith Context triple: [Karl Rahner, notableWork, Foundations of Christian Faith]
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A.
The Christian Faith
The Christian Faith is Friedrich Schleiermacher’s seminal theological work that systematically presents his modern, experience-centered understanding of Christian doctrine.
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The Faith of the Christian Church
The Faith of the Christian Church is a 20th-century theological work by Swedish bishop and theologian Gustaf Aulén that systematically presents and interprets the central doctrines of historic Christian faith.
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C.
The Essence of Christianity
The Essence of Christianity is a 19th-century philosophical work that argues Christian theology is a projection of human nature and desires onto an imagined divine being.
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D.
Introduction to Christianity
Introduction to Christianity is a widely influential theological book that systematically presents and reflects on the core beliefs of the Christian faith, written by Joseph Ratzinger before he became Pope Benedict XVI.
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E.
Faith and Practice
Faith and Practice is a foundational Quaker handbook outlining the beliefs, testimonies, and guidelines for worship and community life within Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conservative).
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: Foundations of Christian Faith Target entity description: Foundations of Christian Faith is Karl Rahner’s major systematic theology, offering a comprehensive and influential presentation of Catholic Christian doctrine in the light of modern philosophical and theological developments.
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A.
The Christian Faith
The Christian Faith is Friedrich Schleiermacher’s seminal theological work that systematically presents his modern, experience-centered understanding of Christian doctrine.
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B.
The Faith of the Christian Church
The Faith of the Christian Church is a 20th-century theological work by Swedish bishop and theologian Gustaf Aulén that systematically presents and interprets the central doctrines of historic Christian faith.
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C.
The Essence of Christianity
The Essence of Christianity is a 19th-century philosophical work that argues Christian theology is a projection of human nature and desires onto an imagined divine being.
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D.
Introduction to Christianity
Introduction to Christianity is a widely influential theological book that systematically presents and reflects on the core beliefs of the Christian faith, written by Joseph Ratzinger before he became Pope Benedict XVI.
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E.
Faith and Practice
Faith and Practice is a foundational Quaker handbook outlining the beliefs, testimonies, and guidelines for worship and community life within Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conservative).
- F. None of above. chosen
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| instanceOf |
systematic theology
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theological work ⓘ |
| approach |
anthropological starting point
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transcendental theology ⓘ |
| author | Karl Rahner ⓘ |
| authorOf | Foundations of Christian Faith self-linksurface differs ⓘ |
| centralConcept |
anonymous Christianity
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supernatural existential ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Germany ⓘ |
| genre | academic theology ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Christology section
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doctrine of God ⓘ doctrine of creation ⓘ doctrine of grace ⓘ doctrine of sin ⓘ ecclesiology section ⓘ eschatology section ⓘ |
| influenced |
Catholic theological education
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contemporary Catholic theology ⓘ liberation theology debates ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
20th-century Catholic theology
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Ignatian spirituality ⓘ Immanuel Kant ⓘ St. Thomas Aquinas ⓘ
surface form:
Thomas Aquinas
modern philosophy ⓘ transcendental Thomism ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
advanced students of theology
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theologians ⓘ |
| language | German ⓘ |
| notableFor |
influence on post–Vatican II Catholic theology
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integration of modern philosophy and Catholic doctrine ⓘ |
| originalTitle | Grundkurs des Glaubens ⓘ |
| period | 20th century ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1976 ⓘ |
| publisher | Herder ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Roman Catholicism
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surface form:
Catholicism
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| structure | single-volume synthesis ⓘ |
| subject |
Christian doctrine
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Christology ⓘ Church ⓘ Trinity ⓘ eschatology ⓘ grace ⓘ revelation ⓘ sacramental theology ⓘ |
| theologicalDiscipline | Catholic systematic theology ⓘ |
| theologicalOrientation |
Roman Catholicism
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surface form:
Catholic
Rahnerian ⓘ |
| translatedAs | Foundations of Christian Faith ⓘ |
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