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Reconsidering Friedrich Schleiermacher's Doctrine of God: Kataphasis, Apophasis, and Feminism1401 views
Author
Poe, Shelli, Religious Studies - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Virginia
Advisors
Jones, Paul, Department of Religious Studies, University of Virginia
Abstract
In this dissertation, I analyze, critique, and correct Schleiermacher's doctrine of God as presented in the Glaubenslehre (The Christian Faith). Reading the work backwards, I highlight the important and lasting contributions Schleiermacher has made to Christian theology, even as I critique his ultimately non-personal understanding of God. I argue that were his doctrine of God bolstered by an additional kataphatic notion, namely, a non-anthropomorphic and non-anthropocentric understanding of God as personal, his theology could better contribute to feminist theological projects.
Degree
PHD (Doctor of Philosophy)
Keywords
Friedrich Schleiermacher; doctrine of God; Reformed theology; kataphasis; apophasis; feminism; feminist theology; modern theology; personhood
Language
English
Rights
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Poe, Shelli. Reconsidering Friedrich Schleiermacher's Doctrine of God: Kataphasis, Apophasis, and Feminism. University of Virginia, Religious Studies - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, PHD (Doctor of Philosophy), 2013-07-10, https://doi.org/10.18130/V3D80S.
