Thesiss

This dissertation offers a constructive theological argument regarding the nature of the relationship between divine and human mercy. The study takes as its starting point the injunction in the Gospel of Luke: "Be merciful as your Father is merciful" (Luke 6:36), and argues that…

“The Principle of Mercy: Taking the crucified people down from the cross.”

From the second to the twentieth centuries, research has revealed various historical interpretations of Christ’s teaching on “the least of these.” One main argument is whether “the least of these” refers to the poor, Christian missionaries, or any human in need. This calls for a…