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Jesus as a Turning Point
- Jesus of Nazareth viewed himself as a chiros, a turning point in history.
- He believed he was deeply involved in God's direction of history and humanity's redemption.
Agape: The Love of Creation
- Agape, a central theme in Jesus's message, is the love of creation, distinct from eros (consumptive love) and philia (cooperative love).
- Agape transforms non-persons into persons, exemplified by parental love creating personhood in a child.
Metanoia Through Agape
- Agape creates metanoia (radical change) by shifting our egocentric orientation.
- We internalize others' awareness of us, forming our self-understanding and reflective rationality.