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Thomas Cranmer's Technology of the Heart - Simeon Zahl

Feb 7, 2024
Professor Simeon Zahl discusses Thomas Cranmer's Theology of the Heart. The podcast explores affective technologies and their impact on emotions. It delves into Cranmer's Book of Common Prayer as a technology of the heart. The chapter explores sin and human desires. It also discusses Cranmer's approach to prayer and the connection between saving faith and emotional experiences. Lastly, it explores the power of words and symbols.
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Quick takeaways

  • Cranmer's liturgy guides emotional journey, leading to genuine repentance and comforting experience of God's goodness.
  • Cranmer's theological restraint and underdetermined language create space for emotional and experiential engagement with the liturgy.

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The Power of Cranmer's Affective Wisdom

Cranmer's liturgy is shaped by an acute psychological and emotional wisdom. He anticipates how people are likely to react and modulates the language and structure of the liturgy to guide their emotional journey. He eases people into acknowledging their sin gently and compassionately, leading them towards a genuine experience of repentance. He also emphasizes the goodness of God and conveys a sense of comfort and consolation through the gospel. Cranmer's liturgy is a masterclass in affective technology, using language and structure to evoke specific emotional states in the congregation.

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