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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 Varga
Subject(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

  • Issue Year: 63/2015
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 111-135
  • Page Count: 25
  • Language: English
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