On Being a Christian
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On Being a Christian is a major theological work by Swiss Catholic theologian Hans Küng that offers a comprehensive, critical exploration of the meaning and implications of Christian faith in the modern world.
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Target entity: On Being a Christian Context triple: [Hans Küng, notableWork, On Being a Christian]
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The Christian Faith
The Christian Faith is Friedrich Schleiermacher’s seminal theological work that systematically presents his modern, experience-centered understanding of Christian doctrine.
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On Faith
On Faith is a key doctrinal section of the First Vatican Council’s dogmatic constitution Dei Filius that systematically expounds the Catholic understanding of faith, its nature, and its relationship to reason and divine revelation.
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On God
"On God" is a gospel-influenced hip-hop track by Kanye West from his 2019 album *Jesus Is King*, featuring themes of faith, gratitude, and divine protection.
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A Quest for Godliness
A Quest for Godliness is a theological book by J. I. Packer that explores the spirituality, beliefs, and practices of the Puritans and their relevance for contemporary Christian life.
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Foundations of Christian Faith
Foundations of Christian Faith is Karl Rahner’s major systematic theology, offering a comprehensive and influential presentation of Catholic Christian doctrine in the light of modern philosophical and theological developments.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: On Being a Christian Target entity description: On Being a Christian is a major theological work by Swiss Catholic theologian Hans Küng that offers a comprehensive, critical exploration of the meaning and implications of Christian faith in the modern world.
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A.
The Christian Faith
The Christian Faith is Friedrich Schleiermacher’s seminal theological work that systematically presents his modern, experience-centered understanding of Christian doctrine.
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B.
On Faith
On Faith is a key doctrinal section of the First Vatican Council’s dogmatic constitution Dei Filius that systematically expounds the Catholic understanding of faith, its nature, and its relationship to reason and divine revelation.
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C.
On God
"On God" is a gospel-influenced hip-hop track by Kanye West from his 2019 album *Jesus Is King*, featuring themes of faith, gratitude, and divine protection.
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D.
A Quest for Godliness
A Quest for Godliness is a theological book by J. I. Packer that explores the spirituality, beliefs, and practices of the Puritans and their relevance for contemporary Christian life.
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E.
Foundations of Christian Faith
Foundations of Christian Faith is Karl Rahner’s major systematic theology, offering a comprehensive and influential presentation of Catholic Christian doctrine in the light of modern philosophical and theological developments.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
non-fiction book
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theological book ⓘ |
| addresses |
critique of traditional dogmatic formulations
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pluralism and other religions ⓘ relationship between faith and doubt ⓘ relationship between faith and reason ⓘ |
| author | Hans Küng ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Switzerland ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
church and its mission
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ethics of Christian life ⓘ historical Jesus ⓘ meaning of being a Christian ⓘ relevance of Christian faith in the modern world ⓘ resurrection of Jesus ⓘ
linked to:
resurrection of Jesus Christ
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| genre |
apologetics
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systematic theology ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
community and church
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dialogue with non-believers ⓘ dialogue with other religions ⓘ following Jesus ⓘ freedom and responsibility ⓘ hope and eschatology ⓘ |
| hasTranslation |
English
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multiple languages ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Second Vatican Council
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historical-critical method ⓘ modern biblical scholarship ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
clergy
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educated lay Christians ⓘ theologians ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Christian faith
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Christology ⓘ discipleship ⓘ modernity and Christianity ⓘ |
| notableFor |
comprehensive treatment of Christian faith
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critical engagement with modern culture ⓘ ecumenical approach to Christian doctrine ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | German ⓘ |
| originalTitle | Christ sein ⓘ |
| partOf | Hans Küng's theological oeuvre ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1974 ⓘ |
| publisher | various international publishers ⓘ |
| relatedWorkByAuthor |
Does God Exist?
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Infallible? An Inquiry ⓘ The Church ⓘ |
| theologicalPerspective |
critical
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ecumenical ⓘ |
| theologicalTradition | Catholic theology ⓘ |
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