Search engine for discovering works of Art, research articles, and books related to Art and Culture
Javascript must be enabled to continue!
Colin Gunton, Divine Love, and Univocal Predication
View through CrossRef
Abstract
In this paper I draw from Colin Gunton and argue that the scriptures teach, or else presuppose, that univocity is true—specifically, that the term ‘love’ can possess the same meaning when applied to God and humans. My argument for this conclusion has three stages. In the first stage I survey the three major views of theological predication relevant to my Gunton-inspired argument—univocity, equivocity, and analogy. From there I attempt to assuage the worry that one cannot adjudicate between theories of predication by appealing to the biblical texts. Finally, I contend that univocity, in contrast to analogy and equivocity, best undergirds Jesus’ command in John 15:9-12 to love others as the Father has loved him.
Title: Colin Gunton, Divine Love, and Univocal Predication
Description:
Abstract
In this paper I draw from Colin Gunton and argue that the scriptures teach, or else presuppose, that univocity is true—specifically, that the term ‘love’ can possess the same meaning when applied to God and humans.
My argument for this conclusion has three stages.
In the first stage I survey the three major views of theological predication relevant to my Gunton-inspired argument—univocity, equivocity, and analogy.
From there I attempt to assuage the worry that one cannot adjudicate between theories of predication by appealing to the biblical texts.
Finally, I contend that univocity, in contrast to analogy and equivocity, best undergirds Jesus’ command in John 15:9-12 to love others as the Father has loved him.
Related Results
Martin Luther and Love
Martin Luther and Love
Abstract
The questions of love’s nature and its different forms were crucial to Martin Luther from the beginning of his theological career. Already as a young mon...
Simplicius on predication
Simplicius on predication
Cet article se propose d’étudier la discussion de la conception aristotélicienne de la prédication chez Simplicius, et notamment de la relation entre la prédication synonyme et la ...
AL-QUR’AN: THE ONLY DIVINE GUIDANCE IN PRISTINE FORM
AL-QUR’AN: THE ONLY DIVINE GUIDANCE IN PRISTINE FORM
Al-Qur’an is the Final divine revelation sent down to the Final Messenger of God, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Allah SWT is the creator of all humankind, Jinns, and all creatures...
Unclear Predication in the Construction
Unclear Predication in the Construction
Cet article examine l’emploi d’adjectifs évaluatifs (Evaluative adjectives: EAs) comme brave, clever, crazy, foolish, silly, wise. La construction < NP + be + EA + toV> illus...
Ironi Cinta Sinta pada “Tanya Sinta, 3” dan “Sinta Gugat, 2” dalam Antologi Puisi Kemelut Cinta Rahwana Karya Djoko Saryono
Ironi Cinta Sinta pada “Tanya Sinta, 3” dan “Sinta Gugat, 2” dalam Antologi Puisi Kemelut Cinta Rahwana Karya Djoko Saryono
Abstract: Irony can happen anywhere, especially when it comes to love. Love can be seen as a human perception in looking at life and the world. Love has many forms. The ideal form ...
The Protomodern Augustine? Colin Gunton and the Failure of Augustine
The Protomodern Augustine? Colin Gunton and the Failure of Augustine
Abstract: The late Colin Gunton often criticized Augustine in two key areas: (1) Augustine's supposed emphasis of the one over the many effectively severed any meaningful link bet...
Sex differences in romantic love: an evolutionary perspective
Sex differences in romantic love: an evolutionary perspective
Abstract
Background
Evolutionary selection pressures, most notably sexual selection, have created (and continue to sustai...