The absence of presence: homiletical reflections on Luther's notion of the masks of God (larvae Dei)
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1 décembre 2010
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J. Cilliers, « The absence of presence: homiletical reflections on Luther's notion of the masks of God (larvae Dei) », Acta Theologica, ID : 10670/1.bwxg2t
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This paper addresses a complex but core issue of preaching, namely the experience of the elusiveness of God's presence (revelation) by taking cognisance of the notion of masking. Besides being a common cultural phenomenon, the art of masking could also be evaluated theologically and therefore homiletically. Luther's understanding of the masks of God (larvae dei) is introduced into the discussion, and a number of homiletical implications are drawn in view of the continuous tension that exists between God's revealing and his concealing.