Midterm Flashcards
Saint Augustine
Confessions
John Milton
Paradise Lost
Phyllis Trible
Adam and Eve: Genesis 2-3 Reread
Luther
Preface to Latin Writings/ Bondage of the Will
Erasmus
On Free Will
Dostoevsky, Ivan Karamazov
The Grand Inquisitor
Problem: apathy, lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern - we think we can be passive in our choices - misguided idea that passivity will get you to the goal
Erasmus
Solution: Work with what we are given to reach the goal
Erasmus
Problem: Partial Love, we love the good but do not do the good that we love, love for material things and companionship (misguided love)
Saint Augustine
Solution: Whole Love, if you turn your love to God you will have happiness
Saint Augustine
Problem: Eve, sin is gendered
Milton
Solution: overcome what Eve represents
Milton
Problem: gender inequality
Trible
Solution: reinterpret gender inequality
Trible
Problem: self reliance, we think we have the power of free will but we do not
Luther