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Is emanationism compatible with Roman Catholic theology?
Only if by emanationism you mean either "pantheism" or the "contingent beings of descending perfection" idea. It's heretical if you use the word to imply that created beings are somehow divorced from, immutably separate from God and progressively less and less infused with the divine spark the further away from God that they get. That's the heresy.
But I've read some theologians who use the word 'emanance' to talk about how we have individual agency, corporeally distinct from God and other people (free will), and somewhat spiritually distinct, if not dichotomous. They reject the concept of apocatastasis, which the Platonists kinda of arbitrarily interwove into the idea of emanance, as a rider so to speak.
That's what Lori (and Pope Innocent III in the year 1200) seems to be alluding to: the heresy that once God made us, He sort of turned us loose and said "Good luck, kids."
Let me do some searching around to find some reference for all this stuff.
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An Introduction to Theology of the Body CD set List Price: $39.95 Sale Price: $28.53 Used From: $39.99  |
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An Introduction to the Theology of the Body: Discovering the Master Plan for Your Life, is an eight-part, four hour study designed to give you a solid understanding of God s plan for humanity - a plan stamped right into our bodies... |
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Into the Heart A Journey Through the Theology of the Body CD set List Price: $139.95 Sale Price: $93.97 |
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Into the Heart: A Journey Through the Theology of the Body is a 16-part, eight-hour study. Building upon An Introduction to the Theology of the Body, Into the Heart will move you deeper into this life-changing message, enabling you to apply and integrate it into every aspect of your life... |
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A Rebel Returns to the Catholic Faith: The Conversion Story of Jeff Cavins List Price: $9.95 Used From: $56.90 |
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Here, Jeff Cavins shares his "re-conversion" story, the story of his return to the Catholic Faith after twelve years as a Protestant minister. This talk will bolster your belief in the truth of the Catholic faith... |
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Vatican II: The Faithful Revolution (Video Program) [VHS] List Price: $135.00 Sale Price: $400.00 Used From: $28.98 |
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A major goal of The Faithful Revolution video series is to keep alive the vision and spirit of Vatican II. Many historians claim that Vatican II is one of the greatest religious and cultural events of this century... |
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Principles of Catholic Theology $31.95 A collection of articles and talks written around a central theme the fundamental structure of Christianity: Catholicism, the inter-relationship of other forms of Christianity, the features that distinguish Catholicism from other Christian theologies. Ratzinger outlines the fundamental principles of theology and the proper relationship of theology to Church teaching and authority. Joseph Ratzinger , now Pope Benedict XVI, was for over two decades The Prefect for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith under Pope John Paul II. He is the author of Spirit of the Liturgy, Salt of the Earth, Introduction to Christianity, God and the World, Milestones, Called to Communion, God Is Near Us , and many other works published by Ignatius Press.'' Learn more about Pope Benedict! Visit the Works of Benedict ''XVI ' |
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The Catholic Church and the Bible $11.95 Are Catholics biblical illiterates? So goes the frequent question, proving that myths die hard. But Catholics ought to be able to answer the charge made by many non-Catholics in this regard. This book is a response to Fundamentalist critics and an explanation of the Catholic biblical tradition. The Catholic Church and the Bible is a significant scriptural study guide, published from a Catholic perspective and particularly keyed to the new Catechism of the Catholic Church. The well-planned, straight-forward text is clearly outlined to make information easy to find and understand. Main topics include: - The Catholic understanding of the Bible - God's Word and its purpose in the Church - A biblical theology of the Mass, the place of the Bible in the Sacred Liturgy - A question-and-answer section that deals with pertinent and popular inquiries made by Catholics and non-Catholics alike This work should be heartily welcomed by both clergy and laity, for Father Stravinskas sheds new light on Catholic Bible study by writing with candor, clarity and scriptural backing. This is ideal for high schools and RCIA programs. "An excellent tool for the Catholic apologist. The reader has everything in one place: pithy answers plus biblical and magisterial citations. Fr. Stravinskas is the best priest-apologist in the country." "Karl Keating, Author, Catholicism and Fundamentalism Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas is the well-known editor of the The Catholic Answer magazine, a contributing editor to National Catholic Register , and has written over 500 articles for numerous Catholic publications. |
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Theology of Karl Barth $24.95 Written in 1951 (with a second edition in 1961), this book takes its place within an impressive array of attempts to wrestle with Karl Barth's theology from a Catholic point of view. The book adopts the twofold strategy of presenting an exposition of "the whole of Barth's thought," while doing so for the purpose of a confessional dialogue among theologians. Not to be construed as an "Introduction to the Theology of Karl Barth, Balthasar's effort is to provide a Catholic response which, though not "official", nonetheless seeks to express a common direction and movement within Catholicism. The Theology of Karl Barth shows how a rethinking of basic issues in fundamental theology"concerning the relation of nature and grace, philosophy and theology, the "analogy of being" and the "analogy of faith""might lead to a rapprochement between the two great rivers of Christianity, without compromising the center of gravity of either. In the process the book makes a major contribution to renewed understanding of Christianity in a secularized modern world. Co-published with Communio Books. "This reflection by one of the century's great Catholic theologians on the theology of one of the century's great Protestant theologians is an example of ecumenical dialogue at its best. One finds here a sympathetic and at the same time faithfully Catholic discussion of the major issues surrounding Barth's christocentricity. The appearance of an unabridged English translation of this book could hardly be more timely for the current religious situation in North America." " David L. Schindler , Gagnon Professor of Fundamental Theology, John Paul II Institute "No one should think he can quickly dispose of questions posed here offhandedly. It was precisely because writers were in the habit during the time of the Reformation of theologizing with a hammer that the split in the Church became irreparable. And to work at overcoming this split means much effort. Only the patient need apply." " Hans Urs von Balthasar ' click here to visit the von Balthasar website! ' |
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Nature and Mission of Theology $14.95 As Cardinal, Joseph Ratzinger wrote this book in response to the dialogue going on today concerning theology and the clarification of its methods, its mission and its limits which he thinks has become urgent. Ratzinger states: "To do theology-as the Magisterium understands theology-it is not sufficient merely to calculate how much religion can reasonably be expected of man and to utilize bits and pieces of the Christian tradition accordingly. Theology is born when the arbitrary judgment of reason encounters a limit, in that we discover something which we have not excogitated ourselves but which has been revealed to us. For this reason, not every religious theory has the right to label itself as Christian or Catholic theology simply because it wishes to do so; whoever would lay claim to this title is obligated to accept as meaningful the prior given which goes along with it."' Joseph Ratzinger , now Pope Benedict XVI, was for over two decades The Prefect for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith under Pope John Paul II. He is the author of Spirit of the Liturgy, Salt of the Earth, Introduction to Christianity, God and the World, Milestones, Called to Communion, God Is Near Us , and many other works published by Ignatius Press. '' Learn more about Pope Benedict! Visit the Works of Benedict ''XVI ' |
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Letters to a Young Catholic $14.95 'In this remarkable tour of the Catholic world, George Weigel helps us understand how Catholicism fosters what Flannery O'Connor called ???the habit of being.??? Taking the reader by the hand, Weigel embarks on a journey to Catholic landmarks as diverse as Chartres Cathedral and St. Mary's Church in Greenville, South Carolina; the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem and G.K. Chesterton's favorite pub. Weaving together insights from history, literature, theology, and music, Weigel uses these touchstones to illuminate the beliefs that have shaped Catholicism for two thousand years. ' With clarity and conviction, Weigel examines the foundations of Catholic faith and explores the topics of grace, prayer, vocation, sin and forgiveness, suffering, and"most importantly"love. Putting a dramatic face on this invitation to Catholicism, Weigel introduces some of the figures who have shaped his faith and thought.' In these letters, George Weigel conveys the power of a faith that is at once personal and universal, timely and eternal. His book will inspire not only the young generation of Catholics but also the faithful, the doubtful, and the searchers of every age.' 'George Weigel is a Catholic theologian, a leading commentator on religion and public life, and the best-selling author of The Courage to be Catholic and Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II .' |
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Catechism of the Catholic Church List Price: $16.99 |
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The full, complete exposition of Catholic doctrine and the essential elements of the faith are presented, enabling everyone to know what the Church professes, celebrates, lives, and prays in her daily life. |
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Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology Of The Body List Price: $29.95 Sale Price: $19.75 Used From: $18.00 |
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A new critical translation of Pope John Paul II's talks on the Theology of the Body by the internationally renowned biblical scholar Michael Waldstein. With meticulous scholarship and profound insight, Waldstein presents John Paul II's magnificent vision of the human person... |
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