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Re-Thinking Faith ”Suffering, Redemption, and the Cross - Part 2”

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In this episode of Thinking Faith, Deacon Eric and Dr. Brett Salkeld explore different theological perspectives on Jesus' suffering, redemption, and death on the cross. They discuss the historical views of Saint Anselm and Thomas Aquinas, examining the necessity of Jesus' death and the fittingness of the cross. The conversation includes personal anecdotes and the introduction of modern thinkers like René Girard and Bernard Lonergan, who provide contemporary frameworks for understanding salvation and scapegoating. The episode emphasizes the importance of continually seeking new metaphors and analogies to make the meaning of the cross accessible and relevant for each generation.

01:01 Exploring Jesus' Suffering and Death

01:41 Anselm's Medieval Perspective

04:26 Thomas Aquinas' Approach

04:56 Dinner Table Theology

06:45 The Fittingness of the Cross

12:21 Modern Thinkers on the Cross

16:59 Facing Mortality: Choices and Practices

17:29 Modern Metaphors of the Cross

17:59 Introduction to René Girard's Thought

18:57 Scapegoating and World Mythology

20:22 The Unique Perspective of the Bible

22:45 The Cross and Contemporary Culture

28:43 The Role of Preachers and Theologians

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232 episodes

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In this episode of Thinking Faith, Deacon Eric and Dr. Brett Salkeld explore different theological perspectives on Jesus' suffering, redemption, and death on the cross. They discuss the historical views of Saint Anselm and Thomas Aquinas, examining the necessity of Jesus' death and the fittingness of the cross. The conversation includes personal anecdotes and the introduction of modern thinkers like René Girard and Bernard Lonergan, who provide contemporary frameworks for understanding salvation and scapegoating. The episode emphasizes the importance of continually seeking new metaphors and analogies to make the meaning of the cross accessible and relevant for each generation.

01:01 Exploring Jesus' Suffering and Death

01:41 Anselm's Medieval Perspective

04:26 Thomas Aquinas' Approach

04:56 Dinner Table Theology

06:45 The Fittingness of the Cross

12:21 Modern Thinkers on the Cross

16:59 Facing Mortality: Choices and Practices

17:29 Modern Metaphors of the Cross

17:59 Introduction to René Girard's Thought

18:57 Scapegoating and World Mythology

20:22 The Unique Perspective of the Bible

22:45 The Cross and Contemporary Culture

28:43 The Role of Preachers and Theologians

  continue reading

232 episodes

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