Reconsidering Friedrich Schleiermacher's Doctrine of God: Kataphasis, Apophasis, and Feminism
Author:
Poe, Shelli, Religious Studies - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Virginia
Poe, Shelli, Religious Studies - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Virginia
Advisor:
Jones, Paul, Department of Religious Studies, University of Virginia
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)
PHD (Doctor of Philosophy)
Keywords:
Friedrich Schleiermacher, doctrine of God, Reformed theology, kataphasis, apophasis, feminism, feminist theology, modern theology, personhood
Friedrich Schleiermacher, doctrine of God, Reformed theology, kataphasis, apophasis, feminism, feminist theology, modern theology, personhood
Language:
English
English
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Issued Date:
2013/07/10
2013/07/10
