Published: 2022-09-21

Theology and Spirituality: On Healing the Division

Stanisław T. Zarzycki
Seminare. Learned Investigations
Section: Theology
https://doi.org/10.21852/sem.2020.3.02

Abstract

This article synthetically deals with the relationship between theology and Christian spirituality. In the history of this relationship three periods are distinguished: 1. Original unity covering biblical times, patristics and medieval monastic theology; 2. Separation at the end of scholasticism (13th century), when theology, under the influence of philosophy, became too rationalistic, abstract and detached from life and as such persisted until the 20th century; 3. Reconciliation and gradual restoration and strengthening of unity and cooperation between theology and spirituality (theology of spirituality), starting from biblical and theological renewal before the Second Vatican Council until today. The full realization of this unity takes place in the lives of the Saints.

Keywords:

Theology, Christian spirituality, unity, separation, cooperation, holiness

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Zarzycki, S. T. (2022). Theology and Spirituality: On Healing the Division . Seminare. Learned Investigations, 41(3), 25–36. https://doi.org/10.21852/sem.2020.3.02

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