Encyclopedia - Theodicy: Encyclopedia - Theodicy
Theodicy is a branch of theology that studies how the existence of a good or benevolent God is reconciled with the existence of evil. An ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Theodicy: Encyclopedia Ii - Theodicy - Against Theodicy
The late Mennonite theologian John Howard Yoder wrote an unfinished essay entitled "Trinity Versus Theodicy: Hebraic Realism And The Temp...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Theodicy: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Theodicy
Theodicy. "Divine right", i.e , the privilege of an all-merciful and just God to afflict the innocent, and damn those predes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Theodicy: Encyclopedia Ii - Theodicy - Analysis Of These Solutions
The following are detailed analyses of the above stated solutions. Theodicy - The free will theodicy. Assume that both God and Man poss...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Binding Of Isaac: Encyclopedia - Binding Of Isaac
The Binding of Isaac, in Genesis 22, is a story from the Hebrew Bible in which God asks Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac on Mount Moria...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sociology Of Religion: Encyclopedia - Sociology Of Religion
The sociology of religion is – among other elements – the study of the practices, social structures, historical backgrounds, developm...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kabbalah: Encyclopedia - Kabbalah
Kabbalah (Hebrew קַבָּלָה "reception", Standard Hebrew Qabbala, Tiberian Hebrew Qabbālāh; also written variously as Cabala, Cab...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gottfried Leibniz: Encyclopedia - Gottfried Leibniz
Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz (also Leibnitz) (July 1 (June 21 Old Style) 1646, Leipzig – November 14, 1716, Hanover) was a German poly...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hell: Encyclopedia - Hell
Hell is, according to many religious beliefs, a place or a state of painful suffering. The English word 'hell' comes from the Teutonic 'H...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Apologetics: Encyclopedia - Apologetics
Apologetics is the field of study concerned with the systematic defense of a position. Someone who engages in apologetics is called an ap...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holocaust Theology: Encyclopedia - Holocaust Theology
Holocaust theology refers to a body of theological and philosophical debate, soul-searching, and analysis, with the subsequent related li...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Free Will: Encyclopedia - Free Will
Free will is the philosophical doctrine that holds that our choices are ultimately up to ourselves. The phrase "up to ourselves" is vague...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Apologetics: Encyclopedia - Christian Apologetics
Christian Apologetics is the field of study concerned with the systematic defense (apologetics) of Christianity. The word "apologetic" co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1755 Lisbon Earthquake: Encyclopedia - 1755 Lisbon Earthquake
The 1755 Lisbon earthquake took place on November 1, 1755, at 9:20 in the morning. It was one of the most destructive and deadly earthqua...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Weltschmerz: Encyclopedia - Weltschmerz
Weltschmerz (from the German language meaning world-pain or world-weariness, see wiktionary entry) is a term coined by the German author ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Theodicy: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Theodicy
A Christian theological definition of Theodicy according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   " ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Theodice, Theodicy: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Theodice, Theodicy
Theodice, Theodicy [coined from Greek theos god + dike justice]   A vindication of divine justice; a system or method of intellec...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Muslim Theology: Encyclopedia Ii - Muslim Theology - Types Of Theology
Muslim theology is the theology that derived from the Qur'an and the Prophetic traditions. The contents of Muslim theology can be divided...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Serial Experiments Lain: Encyclopedia Ii - Serial Experiments Lain - Publications And Other Media
The Lain franchise was originally conceived to connect across several forms of media (anime, video game, manga). Producer Yasuyuki Ueda s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ovadia Yosef: Encyclopedia Ii - Ovadia Yosef - Controversy
Among secular Israelis, Yosef is mainly famous for being the leader of the political party called Shas and for his fierce and sharp rheto...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Muslim Theology: Encyclopedia Ii - Muslim Theology - Differences Between Various Muslim Groups
Muslim theology - General overview. In the history of Muslim theology, there have been theological schools among Muslims such as the Sa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ovadia Yosef: Encyclopedia Ii - Ovadia Yosef - Biography
Yosef was born in Baghdad, Iraq, part of the ancient community of Iraqi Jews, but moved to Jerusalem with his family when he was four yea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ovadia Yosef: Encyclopedia Ii - Ovadia Yosef - Influence
Ovadia Yosef - Government Influence. In 1990 he used his position as Shas spiritual leader to pressure Prime Minister Itzhak Shamir int...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sociology Of Religion Book: Encyclopedia Ii - Sociology Of Religion Book - Table Of Contents
Sociology of Religion book - A ORIGINS OF RELIGION. 1) Primordial Notions Of Religion a) Viewpoint b) This-worldly Orientation c) Mag...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Howard Yoder: Encyclopedia Ii - John Howard Yoder - Living The Disarmed Life
(Following is a short writing of Yoder's that some might consider to epitomize his issues of concern, faith, and reasoning. This article ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kabbalah: Encyclopedia Ii - Kabbalah - Foretelling The Future
A small number of Kabbalists have attempted to foretell events by the Kabbalah. The term has come to be used to refer to secret science i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kabbalah: Encyclopedia Ii - Kabbalah - Criticisms
Kabbalah - Dualism. One of the most serious and sustained criticisms of Kabbalah is that it may lead away from monotheism, and instead ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Binding Of Isaac: Encyclopedia Ii - Binding Of Isaac - Jewish Responses
The majority of Jewish Biblical commentators argue that God was testing Abraham to see if he would actually kill his own son, as a test o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kabbalah: Encyclopedia Ii - Kabbalah - Origin Of Jewish Mysticism
According to adherents of Kabbalah, the origin of Kabbalah begins with the Tanakh (the Hebrew Bible). When read by a Kabbalist, the Torah...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kabbalah: Encyclopedia Ii - Kabbalah - The Failure Of Sabbatian Mysticism
The spiritual and mystical yearnings of many Jews remained frustrated after the death of Rabbi Isaac Luria and his disciples and colleagu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kabbalah: Encyclopedia Ii - Kabbalah - Kabbalistic Understanding Of God
Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism) teaches that God is neither matter nor spirit. Rather God is the creator of both, but is himself neither. But...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kabbalah: Encyclopedia Ii - Kabbalah - The Human Soul In Kabbalah
The Zohar posits that the human soul has three elements, the nefesh, ru'ach, and neshamah. The nefesh is found in all humans, and enters ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kabbalah: Encyclopedia Ii - Kabbalah - Practical Applications
The Midrash and Talmud are replete with the use of Divine names and incantations that are claimed to effect supernatural or metaphysical ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kabbalah: Encyclopedia Ii - Kabbalah - Textual Antiquity Of Esoteric Mysticism
Early forms of esoteric mysticism existed over 2,000 years ago. Ben Sira warns against it, saying: "You shall have no business with secre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kabbalah: Encyclopedia Ii - Kabbalah - Gnosticism And Kabbalah
Gnostic literature testifies to the antiquity of the Kabbalah. Gnosticism - systems of secret spiritual knowledge, or some sources say - ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gottfried Leibniz: Encyclopedia Ii - Gottfried Leibniz - Works
LL = Loemker (1969). W = Wiener (1951). The ongoing complete critical edition of Leibniz's writings is Sämtliche Schriften und Briefe. S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kabbalah: Encyclopedia Ii - Kabbalah - Debate About Kabbalah In Judaism
Although it was criticized by a small number of rabbis, Kabbalah has nevertheless been a fundamental part of most Jewish theology for man...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kabbalah: Encyclopedia Ii - Kabbalah - Kabbalah In Non-jewish Society
Kabbalah eventually gained an audience outside of the Jewish community. Nominal-Christian versions of Kabbalah began to develop; by the e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kabbalah: Encyclopedia Ii - Kabbalah - Mystic Doctrines In Talmudic Times
In Talmudic times the terms Ma'aseh Bereshit ("Works of Creation") and Ma'aseh Merkabah ("Works of the Divine Throne/Chariot") clearly in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gottfried Leibniz: Encyclopedia Ii - Gottfried Leibniz - Works
AG = Ariew & Garber (1989). LL = Loemker (1969). W = Wiener (1951). Woolhouse and Francks (1998) = WF. The ongoing critical edition o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Binding Of Isaac: Encyclopedia Ii - Binding Of Isaac - Muslim Responses
Traditionally, Muslims believe that it was Ishmael rather than Isaac whom Abraham was told to sacrifice. In support of this, Muslims note...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Binding Of Isaac: Encyclopedia Ii - Binding Of Isaac - Christian Responses
This story is mentioned in the New Testament Book of Hebrews among many acts of faith recorded in the Old Testament: 17 By faith Abraham...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gottfried Leibniz: Encyclopedia Ii - Gottfried Leibniz - Philosopher
It is very difficult to grasp Leibniz's philosophical thinking, because his philosophical writings consist mainly of a multitude of short...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gottfried Leibniz: Encyclopedia Ii - Gottfried Leibniz - Philosopher
It is very difficult to grasp Leibniz's philosophical thinking, because his philosophical writings consist mainly of a multitude of short...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Binding Of Isaac: Encyclopedia Ii - Binding Of Isaac - Modern-day Interpretations
It also figures prominently in the writings of many major modern theologians, such as Søren Kierkegaard in Fear and Trembling and Shalom...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qliphoth: Encyclopedia Ii - Qliphoth - Judaic Views
All Judaic interpretations of the qliphoth agree they are the cause of evil and suffering (see theodicy). There are kabbalistic worldview...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Apologetics: Encyclopedia Ii - Apologetics - Varieties Of Christian Apologetics
There are a variety of Christian apologetic styles and schools of thought. In the Thomistic or Classical apologetics tradition philosophi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gottfried Leibniz: Encyclopedia Ii - Gottfried Leibniz - Life
The only biography in English is Aiton (1986). Also see MacDonald Ross (1984: chpt. 1), Mates (1986: 14-35), Jolley (2005: chpt. 1 & ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gottfried Leibniz: Encyclopedia Ii - Gottfried Leibniz - Mathematician
Although the mathematical notion of function was implicit in trigonometric and logarithmic tables, which existed in his day, Leibniz was ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sociology Of Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Sociology Of Religion - The Sociological View Of Religion
Durkheim, Marx, and Weber had very complex and developed theories about the nature and effects of religion. Durkheim and Weber specifical...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sociology Of Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Sociology Of Religion - History And Relevance Today
The classical, seminal sociological theorists of the late 19th and early 20th century were greatly interested in religion and its effects...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Apologetics: Encyclopedia Ii - Apologetics - Technical Usages
The term apologetics etymologically derives from the Classical Greek word "apologia". In Classical Greek legal system two key technical t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gottfried Leibniz: Encyclopedia Ii - Gottfried Leibniz - Science And Technology
Leibniz's writingss are currently discussed seriously in a number of fields at the forefront of science, not only as anticipations and po...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gottfried Leibniz: Encyclopedia Ii - Gottfried Leibniz - Mathematician
Although the mathematical notion of function was implicit in trigonometric and logarithmic tables, which existed in his day, Leibniz was ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Apologetics: Encyclopedia Ii - Apologetics - Intellectual And Social Function Of Religious Apologetics
Apologetics serves an intellectual function within religious communities by providing arguments that support the doctrinal and ethical te...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Apologetics: Encyclopedia Ii - Apologetics - Apologetics In World Religions
As the world's religions have encountered one another, apologists from within their respective faiths have emerged. One of the earliest B...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gottfried Leibniz: Encyclopedia Ii - Gottfried Leibniz - Scientist And Engineer
Leibniz's writings are currently discussed, not only for their anticipations and possible discoveries not yet recognized, but as ways of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holocaust Theology: Encyclopedia Ii - Holocaust Theology - Jewish Theological Responses
Here are some of the major responses that Jews have had in response to the Holocaust: No new response is needed. The Holocaust is like a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gottfried Leibniz: Encyclopedia Ii - Gottfried Leibniz - Lawyer Moralist Theologian
No philosopher has ever had as much experience with practical affairs of state as Leibniz, Marcus Aurelius possibly excepted. Leibniz's w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Apologetics: Encyclopedia Ii - Apologetics - Technical Usages
The term apologetics etymologically derives from the Classical Greek word apologia. In Classical Greek legal system two key technical ter...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gottfried Leibniz: Encyclopedia Ii - Gottfried Leibniz - Sinophile
Leibniz was perhaps the first major European intellect to take a close interest in Chinese civilization, which he knew by corresponding w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gottfried Leibniz: Encyclopedia Ii - Gottfried Leibniz - Universal Genius
The following episode from the life of Leibniz illustrates the breadth of his genius, and the difficulties awaiting those who try to come...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holocaust Theology: Encyclopedia Ii - Holocaust Theology - Christian View
The Catholic Church has some of the Holocaust victims as declared saints and martyrs. An example is the priest Maximilian Kolbe. Open The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hell: Encyclopedia Ii - Hell - Religious Accounts
Hell appears in several mythologies and religions in different guises, and is commonly inhabited by demons and the souls of dead people. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Problem Of Evil: Encyclopedia Ii - Problem Of Evil - Responses To The Problem
The fifth century theologian Augustine of Hippo mounted what has become one of the most popular defences of the existence of God against ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hell: Encyclopedia Ii - Hell - Religious Accounts
Hell appears in several mythologies and religions in different guises, and is commonly inhabited by demons and the souls of dead people. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hell: Encyclopedia Ii - Hell - Origins
Hell, as it exists in the Western popular imagination, has its origins in Hellenized Christianity, particularly taken from adaptation of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hell: Encyclopedia Ii - Hell - Hell In Literature
Many of the great epics of European literature include episodes that occur in Hell. In the Roman poet Virgil's Latin epic, the Aeneid, Ae...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hell: Encyclopedia Ii - Hell - Non-religious Context
The word "Hell" used away from its religious context was long considered to be profanity, particularly in North America. Although its use...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sociology Of Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Sociology Of Religion - Sociological Theories Of The Formation Of Religion
Main article: Development of religion The most general sociological theory of the formation of religions so far is contained in R. Stark ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hell: Encyclopedia Ii - Hell - Non-religious Context
The word "Hell" used away from its religious context was long considered to be profanity, particularly in North America. Although its use...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Evil:: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Evil:
Evil: Primarily a Judeo-Christian concept which says that sin is doing that which is contrary to the will of God.   This doctri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hell: Encyclopedia Ii - Hell - Hell In Entertainment And Other Popular Culture
Philip José Farmer in his Riverworld series (1971) created perhaps the best science fiction depiction of a "man" made hell created with ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Evil: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Evil
A Christian theological definition of Evil according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   " Evil...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Free Will: Encyclopedia Ii - Free Will - In Theology
The theological doctrine of divine foreknowledge is often alleged to be in conflict with free will. After all, if God knows exactly what ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holocaust Theology: Encyclopedia Ii - Holocaust Theology - Works Of Important Jewish Theologians
Holocaust theology - Michael Berenbaum. (To be written.) Holocaust theology - Richard Rubinstein. Prof. Richard Rubenstein's original...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Free Will: Encyclopedia Ii - Free Will - Determinism Versus Indeterminism
Determinism holds that each state of affairs is necessitated (determined) by the states of affairs that preceded it, an extension of caus...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Free Will: Encyclopedia Ii - Free Will - Compatibilist Theories And The Could-have-done-otherwise Principle
Many claim that, in order for a choice to be free in any sense that matters, it must be true that the agent could have done otherwise. Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Apologetics: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Apologetics - Types Of Christian Apologetics
There are a variety of Christian apologetic styles and schools of thought. The major types of Christian apologetics include: historical a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Free Will: Encyclopedia Ii - Free Will - Moral Responsibility
We generally hold people responsible for their actions, and will say that they deserve praise or blame for what they do. However, many be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Free Will: Encyclopedia Ii - Free Will - The Science Of Free Will
Throughout the history of science, attempts have been made to answer the question of free will using scientific principles. Early scienti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Apologetics: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Apologetics - Purpose
1 Peter 3:15 declares that Christians must be ready to give a reason for their faith. Christian apologetics are designed to present non-C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Apologetics: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Apologetics - Christian Apologetics Today
Christian apologetics continues to the current day in various forms. The Roman Catholic G. K. Chesterton, the Anglican C. S. Lewis, the e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Apologetics: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Apologetics - Criticisms Of Christian Apologetics
Christian apologetic works as a whole employ both fact and opinion. Introductory Christian apologetics which are more wide in scope and b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Apologetics: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Apologetics - History Of Christian Apologetics
Evidentialist apologetics such as today's Gary Habermas or the more introductory Christian apologetic works such as Josh McDowell or Lee ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Apologetics: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Apologetics - Key Print Resources And Introductory Christian Apologetic Works
Christian apologetics - Overview and reference. Bush, L. Russ. 1983. Classical Readings in Christian Apologetics AD. 100-1800.Zonderva...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eutheism Dystheism And Maltheism: Encyclopedia Ii - Eutheism Dystheism And Maltheism - Foundations Of Eutheistic And Dystheistic Belief
Eutheism arises from a belief that the universe is inherently good, and that its creator (assuming there is one) is inherently good. Dyst...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eutheism Dystheism And Maltheism: Encyclopedia Ii - Eutheism Dystheism And Maltheism - Definition Of Good
One of the fundamental elements of any eutheistic belief system is how its adherents define what "good" means and how God manifests himse...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eutheism Dystheism And Maltheism: Encyclopedia Ii - Eutheism Dystheism And Maltheism - Belief Systems With Dystheistic Aspects
Eutheism dystheism and maltheism - Satanism. Satanists advocate rebellion against God because they also consider him evil, and (dependi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eutheism Dystheism And Maltheism: Encyclopedia Ii - Eutheism Dystheism And Maltheism - Support For Dystheism From The Bible
The Bible contains several passages which pose serious questions to eutheism: Eutheism dystheism and maltheism - Call for Genocide. In ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eutheism Dystheism And Maltheism: Encyclopedia Ii - Eutheism Dystheism And Maltheism - Support For Dystheism From The Bible
The Bible contains several passages which may pose serious questions to eutheism: Eutheism dystheism and maltheism - Call for Genocide. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Problem Of Evil: Encyclopedia Ii - Problem Of Evil - The Problem
Problem of evil - Summary of the problem. The problem of evil assumes that God is both benevolent and omnipotent. One formulation of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gottfried Leibniz: Encyclopedia Ii - Gottfried Leibniz - Life
The only biography in English is Aiton (1986). A lively short account of Leibniz’s life, one also doing fair justice to the breadth of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gottfried Leibniz: Encyclopedia Ii - Gottfried Leibniz - Secondary Literature
Introductory: Jolley, Nicholas, 2005. Leibniz. Routledge. MacDonald Ross, George, 1984. Leibniz. Oxford Uni. Press. W. W. Rouse Ball, 19...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Vicar Of Wakefield: Encyclopedia Ii - The Vicar Of Wakefield - Reception
In literary history books the Vicar of Wakefield is often described as a sentimental novel, which displays the belief in the innate goodn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Divine Providence: Encyclopedia Ii - Divine Providence - In Christian Thought
This term is an integral part of John Calvin's theological framework known as Calvinism. Calvinism emphasisizes the depravity of man and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anne Conway Viscountess Conway: Encyclopedia Ii - Anne Conway Viscountess Conway - The Principles Of The Most Ancient And Modern Philosophy
Conway's only work was originally written (in English) between 1671 and 1675, and it was first published posthumously in 1690 in a Latin ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Theodicy: Encyclopedia Ii - Theodicy - The Problem Of Evil
The problem of evil has from earliest times engrossed the attention of Western philosophers. In his Dictionnaire historique et critique, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Theodicy: Encyclopedia Ii - Theodicy - The Nature Of God
Theodicy investigates the question of God's nature and attributes. The latter are in part absolute (quiescentia) and in part relative (op...   » Read the article

Article - Spiritual Sitemap I - T
This is a sitemap for Spiritual - T . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word.  ...   » Read the article