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#507 Understanding Church Councils - Paul Senz

Oct 4, 2023
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Paul Senz
Paul Senz, author of 'Church Councils: 100 Questions and Answers', discusses the nature and significance of church councils, the historical relationship between church and state, the ongoing impact of the Second Vatican Council, the relationship between councils and scripture, and the evolution of language used in church councils.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Nature and Significance of Church Councils
01:44 • 11min
3
The Historical Relationship Between Church and State
12:20 • 2min
4
The Ongoing Impact of the Second Vatican Council
14:03 • 13min
5
The Status of a Document in Case of Disagreement and the Relationship Between Councils and Scripture
27:26 • 2min
6
Understanding the Meaning of 'Anathema Sit' in Church Councils
29:26 • 2min
7
The Evolution of Language in Church Councils and the Messiness of God's Chosen Mode
31:06 • 4min