[annalex]

Cur Deus Homo (Why God Became Man) is the first major theological work in the West that followed the Great Schism of 1054. This book is a major contribution to the theology of Atonement.

I plan to publish it for discussion in short installments as Catholic-Orthodox caucus threads. The Protestants as well as non-Christians are very welcome, but I ask all to maintain the caucus discipline: no interconfessional attacks, no personal attacks, and no off-topic posts.

Previous: Cur Deus Homo I-II

[annalex]

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The summary:

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Humility of Christ is kenotic love of God. The symmetry between the fall and the redemption exists: disobedience of Adam is matched by obedience of Christ; Eve as a conduit of the fall is matched by Mary as conduit of the redemption; the Tree of Eden is matched by the Cross; triumph of the devil is matched by his defeat.

God loves His creation and it is logical the He should seek its redemption.

God would not send a hero as a redeemer because that would make man serve that hero.

[NYer]

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[annalex]

Next installment: Cur Deus Homo VI-VIII: Is God Omnipotent and Wise?

[annalex]

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