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Lutherovo pojetí teologie a etiky ctností
Luther’s concept of theology and virtue ethics

Author(s): Vojtěch Novotný
Subject(s): Theology and Religion
Published by: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Nakladatelství Karolinum
Keywords: Luther; Theology; Definition of man; Virtue ethics

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to explain Luther’s concept of theology with particular regard to the place that it belongs to virtue ethics. First of all, we present Luther’s definition of theology as a repentant knowledge of God and of man. Then, we develop his hamartiological and soteriological definition of man. Thus, we show that Luther’s focusing on soteriology carries the risk of the thematic reduction. Finally, we discuss the issue of virtues ethics in Luther’s concept of theology.

  • Issue Year: VII/2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 71-85
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Czech