The thought of Martin Luther about reason and revelation in the Church, in politics and in the economy
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Reason and revelation occupy a special place in the theology of Martin Luther, reformer of the Church in the 16th century. The correct relation between reason and revelation not only has theological implications but also practical implications with regard to the Church, politics and economy. The goal of this article is to analyze the relation of reason and revelation in Luther's theology in dialog with Paul Tillich, focusing on questioning about the knowledge of God and the implications for the Church, politics and economy. Introductorily, the article deals with the problematic of knowledge. Based on this it analyzes Luther's comprehension of knowledge based on the revelation of God on the cross as sub contraria specie. Considering that sin affected the knowledge of God, and consequently, human relations, the article analyzes how, for Luther, Church, economy and politics need to be understood and concludes with the ministerial implications for the Christian human being , considering the two kingdoms, in the three estates.
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