The Expression “A New Heaven and a New Earth” in the Theology of Saint Peter the Apostle
The Expression “A New Heaven and a New Earth” in the Theology of Saint Peter the Apostle
Author(s): Cătălin VargaSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion
Published by: Editura Universității Aurel Vlaicu
Keywords: New Testament; new heavens; new earth; righteousness; recapitulation theory;
Summary/Abstract: My research involves exegetical prospects regarding one of the most encouragingverse of Saint Peter the Apostle: “But according to his promise we are waiting fornew heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells” (2 Peter 3: 13). Theword keys I thickened, will meet special commentaries during my study, becausethose are the main arguments in order to combat false instructions that still dwells inour contemporary society. Besides hermeneutical approach, I questioned the ideea ofrecapitulation theory that suites best in our verse, the statement above, implies trulydogmatical challenges
Journal: Teologia
- Issue Year: 63/2015
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 111-135
- Page Count: 25
- Language: English