The Seventeenth Century Dogmaticians as Philosophers

Authors

A. C. Ahlen, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

3-1-1959

Document Type

Article

Keywords

philosophy, faith, theology, christian, orthodox, calov, dogmaticians, lutheranism, wittenberg, dogmaticans, gerhard

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

To assert that philosophy and theology are not identical would obviously be unnecessary in addressing myself to the present group; but to remind you that there are vast areas of common interest shared by these two disciplines is probably not superfluous. Living as we do in a time when reason is often ridiculed and up-to-the- minute theologians present highly rationalized arguments in favor of antirational views, we need to remind ourselves that philosophy is inescapable. The moment we reflect critically upon our experiences and beliefs, we begin to philosophize.

Disciplines

History of Christianity

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

Romans 1:19; Romans 2:14-15;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Ahlen, A. C. (1959) "The Seventeenth Century Dogmaticians as Philosophers," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 30, Article 16.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol30/iss1/16