Isus Cristos, Fiul consubstanțial al Tatălui veșnic. Semnificația Conciliului de la Niceea pentru credința creștină în prezent
Jesus Christ, the Consubstantial Son of the Eternal Father. The Significance of the Council of Nicaea for the Christian Faith Today
Author(s): Manfred HaukeContributor(s): Wilhelm Tauwinkl (Translator)
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Philosophy, Special Branches of Philosophy, Theology and Religion, Philosophy of Religion, History of Religion
Published by: Editura Universităţii din Bucureşti
Keywords: Council of Nicaea; Nicene Creed; Arianism; Homoousios; Christology; Divinity of Christ; Early Church Doctrine;
Summary/Abstract: The article begins with a brief look at the testimony to Christ in the New Testament, which is assumed to be authoritative by the Council of Nicaea. The first ecumenical council in 325 was intended to set standards for the entire world church. The binding rule of faith (regula fidei) had, of course, existed from the very beginning and was already evident in the faith in Christ of the early church long before Nicaea, even if the existing faith was specified at the Council. In order to understand the Council of Nicaea, we then need to take a look at the heresy of Arius, which is condemned. As the Nicene Creed uses a philosophical term from the Greek language (homoousios, ‘equal in essence’), the Council was criticised for having philosophically alienated the biblical faith. This accusation of the ‘Hellenization’ of Christianity is also addressed. Above all, however, it is ultimately about the lasting significance of the Council of Nicaea for the faith in Christ.
Journal: Verbum
- Issue Year: 2025
- Issue No: 6
- Page Range: 7-30
- Page Count: 24
- Language: Romanian
