Thesiss

Mary holds the Christ child in the traditional formula, but unexpectedly, angels appear above bearing not good news, but a cross, spear and sponge—tidings of Christ's future torment. This is the Virgin of the Passion icon. Due to its enormous proliferation by papal command, it h…

This dissertation argues that the Venerable Bede held to and promoted an Augustinian theology of grace: humanity is hopelessly corrupted by the fall, and only through God’s gracious election and the bestowal of good gifts to his elect could one hope to escape judgment and receiv…

According to some, God chose who would be saved and where they would spend eternity before the world's foundations were laid. Some theologians accept these concepts, known as Election and Predestination, while others reject them. A variety of groups, including Five-point Calvini…