On Holbein, Allegory of the Old and New Testaments
Rev. John Henry
As similar as it is to its predecessors, the sophistication of this composition clearly surpasses that of Cranach
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As similar as it is to its predecessors, the sophistication of this composition clearly surpasses that of Cranach
Deutschlander shows both that the cross is something the Christian wants and at the same time not something the Christian chooses for himself.
The Brothers Karamazov is perhaps the most explicitly Christian and thoroughly modern in theme and outlook of any of the books thus far reviewed in these pages; and for those who appreciate these pages, I would recommend the novel as essential reading.
Such a heavenly life bestows and creates in me a joyful and invigorated spirit, so that I can overcome the world, move mountains, drive away the devil, destroy my enemies all around in the name of the Lord, and perform great wonders.
When Martin Luther speaks of the three estates, he’s using an established pattern of speaking. But Luther doesn’t limit estate to man’s stations in life; rather, he sees the orderliness of creation and its working (cosmogeny) as directly related to the way in which man is to act within creation (virtue).
This is true: the gospel does not need pastors; but we Christians do! We need the full gospel. If Wisconsinites and Missourians agree on this, perhaps we are on our way to overcoming our differences.
Shakespeare’s imagination was clearly influenced and filled by the Christian culture he inherited. Shakespeare assumed and explored the ancient and Christian understanding of reality.
So what, then, would we ever fear? / For all is well when Christ is near; / He shines, and none can darken. / He calls and leads through deathly shade; / We’re unafraid, / And to His voice we hearken.
Throughout his teaching, moreover, Cyril shows a depth of Biblical fluency, connecting multiple events, figures, and prophecies from throughout the Old and New Testaments to the topics at hand.
So that is the aim of the social gospel, to establish the kingdom of Christ, the kingdom of heaven, the kingdom of God here on earth, as an outward visible organization.
