Teresa and Calvin: Love of God, Love of Neighbor Flashcards
1
Q
Both agree that knowledge of God grounds knowledge of….
A
self
2
Q
For Teresa, where does love of neighbor fit?
A
fifth dwelling place, perfect love for neighbor is sign of love for god
3
Q
biggest theme for teresa
A
humility: must first be humble on path of knowing god and self
4
Q
Calvin: when the soul has knowledge of god
A
becomes wholly transformed
5
Q
Calvin: love of neighbor with regards to God
A
not dependent on merit of the person but the looks of god
6
Q
Calvin: Imageo Dei
A
look for the image of god in people; not to look at intention, it is the image of God that cancels transgression
love of neighbor= love of god
