

The Communicatio Idiomatum with Richard Cross
Jan 13, 2021
In this podcast, Jordan and Brandon talk with Richard Cross about the communicatio idiomatum and its significance in theological debates. They discuss the perspectives of Lutherans, Calvinists, and the Council of Chalcedon, as well as the sharing of properties between divine and human nature. They explore the work of Tim Pawl on Christological semantics and its relation to the Reformation debates. They also delve into Luther and Zwingli's contrasting views on the communication of attributes and the complexities of Luther and Svingley's debate on Eucharistic matters. Additionally, they discuss the historical importance of John Duns Scotus in philosophy and theology, the dominance of Aquinas, and the challenges of reading Scotus' works.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
A Discussion on Philosophy, Theology, and Christology
02:17 • 2min
Christological semantics, Reformation debates, and the concept of communicatio idiomatum
04:22 • 8min
The Communication of Attributes: Luther vs Zwingli
12:03 • 6min
Luther and Svingley's Views on Ontological Bearing and Predication
18:26 • 33min
The Dominance of Aquinas and the Historical Importance of Scotus in Philosophy and Theology
51:24 • 3min
Understanding SCOTUS and the Challenges of Reading His Works
54:30 • 3min