NTT Journal for Theology and the Study of Religion - Volume 55, Issue 1, 2001

Abstract The classic article of faith of Jesus Christ sitting at the right hand of God is elucidated and evaluated in light of the relevant biblical data, with special attention to the Old Testament. It is argued that the concept of Jesus Christ as God’s only intimate, representative, and co-regent, is intended to show God’s entering in a new relation with man and world. By giving Jesus Christ a seat at his right hand God has extended h Read More

Abstract In this article a review is given of the development of the sociology of religion on the basis of the areas of research. The review is preceded by a short description of the position and meaning of the discipline as such. In the beginning, research has been concentrated on the churches and the Christian religion. In the course of time the conception of religion becomes broader, with the result that the area of re Read More

Abstract In line with Paul Ricoeur’s phenomenologically inspired hermeneutical philosophy this essay explores the possibilities of an hermeneutical philosophy of religion. The difference between philosophy of religion and ‘religious philosophy’ is stressed. In the present-day context we need a triangular conversation between philosophy, theology, and the sciences of religion. Finally, Lessing’s maxim ‘nur wer auszulegen weiss, v Read More

Abstract The author distinguishes a detached talk about God and an existential talk of God. This existential way of speaking from God is the characteristic language of the Christian community that understands itself primarily as being constituted by Gods agency and secondarily as an institution. The form of life of the Christian community as a locus of Divine agency presents the relational context to the individual believ Read More