The social nature of the "sensus fidei" in the thought of Karl Rahner
This paper argues that Rahner’s approach lays the foundation for a serious analysis of the social dynamics at work in the reality of the sensus fidei. Theologically, Rahner’s view of the Church as communal, sacramental, and spirit-filled is dynamic and relational. This view coupled with his acknowle...
| Published in: | Philosophy & theology |
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| Format: | Electronic/Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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Marquette Univ. Press
[2016]
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Philosophy & theology
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Rahner, Karl 1904-1984
/ Sense of faith
/ social
/ Dimension
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| RelBib Classification: | KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history NBE Anthropology NBN Ecclesiology ZA Social sciences |
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| Summary: | This paper argues that Rahner’s approach lays the foundation for a serious analysis of the social dynamics at work in the reality of the sensus fidei. Theologically, Rahner’s view of the Church as communal, sacramental, and spirit-filled is dynamic and relational. This view coupled with his acknowledgement of the new social reality of the World Church living in diaspora creates a conceptual space in which a socially informed notion of the sensus fidei can be articulated. Suggestive in nature, Rahner’s appreciation of the significant role of practical theology’s inductive and self-reflective nature provides a method to analyze and express a socially nuanced, theologically grounded understanding of the sensus fidei. This understanding enriches the life of the Church and is a model for the incorporation of the social sciences in theological discourse. |
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| ISSN: | 0890-2461 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Philosophy & theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.5840/philtheol201672855 |