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In his prayer Jesus will speak of the past and the future from an eternal perspective, but it is ... more In his prayer Jesus will speak of the past and the future from an eternal perspective, but it is all grounded in the present, at this particular climactic point in salvation history: Father, the [hour] has come (v.1)" (emphasis original).

In St. Thomas’s sacramental theology, he gives two classifications of the necessity for salvation... more In St. Thomas’s sacramental theology, he gives two classifications of the necessity for salvation applicable to the Sacraments; simpliciter and convenienter. In the former, he places baptism, penance, and holy orders. In the latter confirmation, extreme unction, and matrimony. While it is clear that Aquinas holds that the Eucharist is the greatest of the Sacraments and necessary for salvation, he never says what type of necessity it falls under. This article is an attempt to provide a Thomistic classification of the Eucharist as necessary for salvation, based on the principles elaborated by Thomas, combined with a treatment of John 6, which Aquinas adverts to in his article on the necessity of the Sacraments for salvation in STh III, Q. 65, a. 4.

Gustaf Aulén begins his classic work, Christus Victor: An Historical Study of the Three Main Type... more Gustaf Aulén begins his classic work, Christus Victor: An Historical Study of the Three Main Types of the Idea of the Atonement, with an arresting claim: 'My work on the history of Christian doctrine has led me to an ever-deepening conviction that the traditional account of the history of the idea of the Atonement is in need of thorough revision.' 1 To his credit, Aulén dispelled the myth that the idea of the Atonement began with Anselm, to which Abelard reacted, leaving only two theories on the Atonement. To these two, he adds what he calls the 'classical' theory found in the Church Fathers and receiving its first thorough treatment in Irenaeus. 2 For Aulén, Anselm's theory is 'objective', whereby God is the object of the atoning work. Abelard, on the other hand, is 'subjective', causing a change in man, rather than on the part of God. 3 The classical theory, characterized by Irenaeus, he says, is marked by the Christus Victor motif of Christ conquering the Devil, in which both the Incarnation and the Cross are intimately connected. Aulén contends that this idea of the Atonement 'has a clear and distinct character of its own, quite different from the other two types.' 4 Here is where his theory begins to break down: for, he characterizes St. Thomas Aquinas' theory of Atonement as merely a continuation of Anselm's, i.e. clearly and distinctly different from that of Irenaeus. 5 This supposed difference between Irenaeus and Aquinas does not hold up upon closer examination of these two great theologians of the Church. Recently, Jean-Pierre Torrell and Gilles Emery have shown that Aquinas' theology is saturated with the thought of the Greek Fathers. 6 While it is unclear whether Thomas read Irenaeus directly, he certainly would have encountered his thought in the Eastern Fathers of whom he made abundant use, such as Origen, John Chrysostom, and John Damascene. Moreover, a plausible argument can be made that two of his major Latin sources were also influenced by Irenaeus, i.e. Anselm and Augustine. 7 Thus, against the view of Aulén, in this article, I intend to give a summary of both Irenaeus' and Thomas' doctrine of salvation and atonement, with the intention of bringing about a rapprochement that is not usually acknowledged. Surely, there is not an exact parallel; Thomas masterfully incorporates and expands upon the tradition which he has received. Yet, that being the case, there are many points of intersection which ought to be noticed. I. SALVATION IN IRENAEUS In Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus works out his soteriology in reaction to the Gnostics. One of the central aspects of his theology of salvation is that Christ has taken on material, human flesh created by the One God. 8 'For if He did not receive the substance of flesh from a human being, He neither was made man nor the Son of man; and if He was not made what we were, He did bs_bs_banner

Maynooth Theological Journal Vol. 3, No 1 (2013)

Books by Daniel M Garland Jr.

Drafts by Daniel M Garland Jr.

vv. 18-21: Sinai vv. 22-24: Zion, Heavenly Jerusalem vv. 25-26: Warning with passage from Haggai ... more vv. 18-21: Sinai vv. 22-24: Zion, Heavenly Jerusalem vv. 25-26: Warning with passage from Haggai 2:6. v. 27: Explanation of Haggai 2:6 vv. 28-29: Exhortation

Conference Presentations by Daniel M Garland Jr.

Syllabi by Daniel M Garland Jr.

Learning Objectives: -To demonstrate familiarity with the basic principles and concepts of Christ... more Learning Objectives: -To demonstrate familiarity with the basic principles and concepts of Christology and Soteriology -To understand the nature of the Incarnation of the Word, and the meaning of Christ's life, death, and resurrection. -To exhibit a facility in explaining the nature of the hypostatic union, and the concepts of person and nature in Christ, and the historical contributions made by specific thinkers and Ecumenical Councils to understanding this mystery of faith. -To understand the efficacy of Christ's passion and death in our redemption. TEXTS Required: Bible. (any version) Norris, Richard A.

This course is designed to give an overview of the Johannine Corpus in order to provide a firm un... more This course is designed to give an overview of the Johannine Corpus in order to provide a firm understanding of the text read from the heart of the Church so that homilies can properly integrate its material. While allowing for a full-range of orthodox approaches, it will identify the structures within its composition, early Christology and Christological expressions, developments upon Old Testament themes, and early understandings of Christian liturgy. It will have a special emphasis on the themes of Creation, Temple, Sacraments, and Sabbath rest.

Within two weeks of the end of this course weekend, email a three to four page double-spaced pape... more Within two weeks of the end of this course weekend, email a three to four page double-spaced paper explaining the sacred character received by the ministerial priesthood and its purpose, how the presbyterate is an ordo, and why it governs laws on admittance to Holy Communion under the college of bishops. Discuss the baptismal character and to what it is ordered, the importance of frequent holy communions, and the fostering of Eucharistic Adoration in order to bring greater communion between the members of the mystical body.

This course is designed to give an overview for answering the many common questions most people h... more This course is designed to give an overview for answering the many common questions most people have about the Book of Revelation and addressing the many misconceptions so that homilies can properly integrate its material. While allowing for a full-range of orthodox approaches, it will identify the structures within its composition, early Christology and Christological expressions, developments upon Old Testament themes, and early understandings of Christian liturgy. It will have a special emphasis on the themes of Temple and Sabbath rest. It is prelude to February's deeper exploration of specifically Eucharistic theology and in preparation for March's study in Canon Law surrounding Eucharistic disciplines.

In his prayer Jesus will speak of the past and the future from an eternal perspective, but it is ... more In his prayer Jesus will speak of the past and the future from an eternal perspective, but it is all grounded in the present, at this particular climactic point in salvation history: Father, the [hour] has come (v.1)" (emphasis original).

In St. Thomas’s sacramental theology, he gives two classifications of the necessity for salvation... more In St. Thomas’s sacramental theology, he gives two classifications of the necessity for salvation applicable to the Sacraments; simpliciter and convenienter. In the former, he places baptism, penance, and holy orders. In the latter confirmation, extreme unction, and matrimony. While it is clear that Aquinas holds that the Eucharist is the greatest of the Sacraments and necessary for salvation, he never says what type of necessity it falls under. This article is an attempt to provide a Thomistic classification of the Eucharist as necessary for salvation, based on the principles elaborated by Thomas, combined with a treatment of John 6, which Aquinas adverts to in his article on the necessity of the Sacraments for salvation in STh III, Q. 65, a. 4.

Gustaf Aulén begins his classic work, Christus Victor: An Historical Study of the Three Main Type... more Gustaf Aulén begins his classic work, Christus Victor: An Historical Study of the Three Main Types of the Idea of the Atonement, with an arresting claim: 'My work on the history of Christian doctrine has led me to an ever-deepening conviction that the traditional account of the history of the idea of the Atonement is in need of thorough revision.' 1 To his credit, Aulén dispelled the myth that the idea of the Atonement began with Anselm, to which Abelard reacted, leaving only two theories on the Atonement. To these two, he adds what he calls the 'classical' theory found in the Church Fathers and receiving its first thorough treatment in Irenaeus. 2 For Aulén, Anselm's theory is 'objective', whereby God is the object of the atoning work. Abelard, on the other hand, is 'subjective', causing a change in man, rather than on the part of God. 3 The classical theory, characterized by Irenaeus, he says, is marked by the Christus Victor motif of Christ conquering the Devil, in which both the Incarnation and the Cross are intimately connected. Aulén contends that this idea of the Atonement 'has a clear and distinct character of its own, quite different from the other two types.' 4 Here is where his theory begins to break down: for, he characterizes St. Thomas Aquinas' theory of Atonement as merely a continuation of Anselm's, i.e. clearly and distinctly different from that of Irenaeus. 5 This supposed difference between Irenaeus and Aquinas does not hold up upon closer examination of these two great theologians of the Church. Recently, Jean-Pierre Torrell and Gilles Emery have shown that Aquinas' theology is saturated with the thought of the Greek Fathers. 6 While it is unclear whether Thomas read Irenaeus directly, he certainly would have encountered his thought in the Eastern Fathers of whom he made abundant use, such as Origen, John Chrysostom, and John Damascene. Moreover, a plausible argument can be made that two of his major Latin sources were also influenced by Irenaeus, i.e. Anselm and Augustine. 7 Thus, against the view of Aulén, in this article, I intend to give a summary of both Irenaeus' and Thomas' doctrine of salvation and atonement, with the intention of bringing about a rapprochement that is not usually acknowledged. Surely, there is not an exact parallel; Thomas masterfully incorporates and expands upon the tradition which he has received. Yet, that being the case, there are many points of intersection which ought to be noticed. I. SALVATION IN IRENAEUS In Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus works out his soteriology in reaction to the Gnostics. One of the central aspects of his theology of salvation is that Christ has taken on material, human flesh created by the One God. 8 'For if He did not receive the substance of flesh from a human being, He neither was made man nor the Son of man; and if He was not made what we were, He did bs_bs_banner

Maynooth Theological Journal Vol. 3, No 1 (2013)

vv. 18-21: Sinai vv. 22-24: Zion, Heavenly Jerusalem vv. 25-26: Warning with passage from Haggai ... more vv. 18-21: Sinai vv. 22-24: Zion, Heavenly Jerusalem vv. 25-26: Warning with passage from Haggai 2:6. v. 27: Explanation of Haggai 2:6 vv. 28-29: Exhortation

Learning Objectives: -To demonstrate familiarity with the basic principles and concepts of Christ... more Learning Objectives: -To demonstrate familiarity with the basic principles and concepts of Christology and Soteriology -To understand the nature of the Incarnation of the Word, and the meaning of Christ's life, death, and resurrection. -To exhibit a facility in explaining the nature of the hypostatic union, and the concepts of person and nature in Christ, and the historical contributions made by specific thinkers and Ecumenical Councils to understanding this mystery of faith. -To understand the efficacy of Christ's passion and death in our redemption. TEXTS Required: Bible. (any version) Norris, Richard A.

This course is designed to give an overview of the Johannine Corpus in order to provide a firm un... more This course is designed to give an overview of the Johannine Corpus in order to provide a firm understanding of the text read from the heart of the Church so that homilies can properly integrate its material. While allowing for a full-range of orthodox approaches, it will identify the structures within its composition, early Christology and Christological expressions, developments upon Old Testament themes, and early understandings of Christian liturgy. It will have a special emphasis on the themes of Creation, Temple, Sacraments, and Sabbath rest.

Within two weeks of the end of this course weekend, email a three to four page double-spaced pape... more Within two weeks of the end of this course weekend, email a three to four page double-spaced paper explaining the sacred character received by the ministerial priesthood and its purpose, how the presbyterate is an ordo, and why it governs laws on admittance to Holy Communion under the college of bishops. Discuss the baptismal character and to what it is ordered, the importance of frequent holy communions, and the fostering of Eucharistic Adoration in order to bring greater communion between the members of the mystical body.

This course is designed to give an overview for answering the many common questions most people h... more This course is designed to give an overview for answering the many common questions most people have about the Book of Revelation and addressing the many misconceptions so that homilies can properly integrate its material. While allowing for a full-range of orthodox approaches, it will identify the structures within its composition, early Christology and Christological expressions, developments upon Old Testament themes, and early understandings of Christian liturgy. It will have a special emphasis on the themes of Temple and Sabbath rest. It is prelude to February's deeper exploration of specifically Eucharistic theology and in preparation for March's study in Canon Law surrounding Eucharistic disciplines.

Reading Religion (October 11, 2021)

Heythrop Journal 60.1 (2019): 139-140

Reading Religion (March 8, 2018)

http://readingreligion.org/books/divine-name-gospel-john

Reading Religion (December 4, 2017)

http://readingreligion.org/books/mary-eve-second-vatican-council

Heythrop Journal 58.4 (2017): 714–715