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Intellectual Catholicism
The Historical Christ - Fr. Anthony Giambrone, OP
Dec 9, 2023
Fr. Anthony Giambrone, OP discusses his experiences as a Catholic priest in Jerusalem and the global presence of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. He explores the origins of the quest for the historical Jesus and the need to control presuppositions. The chapter delves into Jesus' messianic consciousness, reframing its understanding and connecting it to a second coming. The speaker emphasizes the need for a contemporary exegesis and explores different viewpoints on Jesus, aiming for a historically informed study defensible with reasonable use of historical methods and serviceable to the Church.
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- The quest for the historical Jesus originated from the radical reformation within Protestant theology and should be understood in its religious dimensions and influence of Albert Schweitzer.
- Understanding Jesus' messianic consciousness is crucial for theological reflection and can shape our understanding of his self-presentation, providing valuable insights.
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The Quest for the Historical Jesus
In this podcast episode, Father Anthony Giambroni discusses the quest for the historical Jesus. He challenges the commonly held perception of the quest as a secular, enlightenment project and argues that it originated from the radical reformation within Protestant theology. Father Giambroni emphasizes the need to consider the religious dimensions of the quest and the influence of Albert Schweitzer in shaping the field of Jesus studies. He also addresses the idea of leaving religious dogmas at the door in biblical scholarship, stating that while objectivity is important, certain theological presuppositions cannot be completely left behind.
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