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Hermeneutics – Articles

A collection of articles exploring the principles and practice of hermeneutics, offering insights into the interpretation of sacred texts, theological concepts, and the application of meaning in faith and culture.

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Icons in Orthodox Christianity: Sacred Windows to Heaven or Forbidden Images?

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Icons in Orthodox Christianity: Sacred Windows to Heaven or Forbidden Images? ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN ICON THEOLOGY Author. Martinus Vaicarius (Martin Vaik – Singularity) – The meaning of icons — Are icons idol worship? — Orthodox Christian icons explained Introduction: What Is an Orthodox Icon? The question “Are Orthodox icons idol worship?” is one of the most frequently searched queries about Christian devotional practice. Many people raised in the Western tradition enter…

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Who is Jesus Christ? Discovering the Son of God and His Mission

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Who is Jesus Christ? Discovering the Son of God and His Mission Introduction: The Most Important Question in History “Who do you say that I am?” This question, posed by Jesus to His disciples nearly two thousand years ago, remains the most crucial question anyone can answer. Throughout history, countless individuals have offered their opinions about Jesus Christ. Some have called Him a great moral teacher, others a revolutionary prophet,…

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Spiritual Balance and the Quest for Inner Peace: How God’s Word Guides Our Soul

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Spiritual Balance and the Quest for Inner Peace: How God’s Word Guides Our Soul Introduction: The Meaning of Seeking Soul Peace Today In today’s fast-paced and stress-filled world, millions of people are searching for an answer to the question: where can we find true peace of soul? Our lives are full of external influences – social media, work stress, relationships, health concerns, and financial uncertainty. All these factors can create…

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The Names of God: Sacred and Multifaceted Revelation

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The Names of God: Sacred and Multifaceted Revelation Introduction The names of God have fascinated and inspired reverence among believers and scholars throughout the ages. In the Bible, God does not appear as a single abstract concept, but has revealed Himself through many names, each opening something essential about His character, attributes, and relationship with humanity. These names are not merely identifying markers – they are powerful theological declarations that…

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The Doctrine of Justification Today – Allan Kroll – Prayer of Salvation (Justification) – Martinus Vaicarius

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The Doctrine of Justification Today EELC Theological Institute Author: Allan Kroll – Tallinn 2019. a. Prayer of Salvation (Justification) Author of the Prayer of Salvation: Martinus Vaicarius (Martin Vaik) – Tallinn 2026. a. Introduction The doctrine of the justification of the sinful person before God was the most significant doctrine of the Lutheran Reformation and the greatest contribution to church history, and remains a doctrine of fundamental importance for Protestant…

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The Holy Eucharist: The Cleansing and Healing Power of the Blood of Jesus Christ

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The Holy Eucharist: The Cleansing and Healing Power of the Blood of Jesus Christ Introduction to Orthodox Eucharistic Theology In the Orthodox Church, the Holy Eucharist (Communion) is the most sacred and central sacrament, called “the sacrament of sacraments.” In Greek, Eucharistia means “thanksgiving,” because the Eucharist is the offering of thanks for the great grace that God has revealed to us through His Son Jesus Christ. At the heart…

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Allan Kroll – John 8:1-11 – EELK Institute of Theology

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John 8:1-11 EELK Institute of Theology 1st year Christian Cultural History Master’s Program Allan Kroll Instructor prof. dr. Randar Tasmuth TALLINN 03.01.2019 Table of Contents Introduction THE AUTHORSHIP, TIME OF WRITING, AND PURPOSE OF THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 1.1 The authorship of the Gospel of John 1.2 The time of writing of the Gospel of John 1.3 The purpose of writing the Gospel of John JOHN 8:1-11 2.1. The authenticity…

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The Situation and Future of Church and Theology in the Early 21st Century – EELK

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The Situation and Future of Church and Theology in the Early 21st Century Author: Allan Kroll Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Thomas-Andreas Põder TALLINN 13.06.2019 EELK Institute of Theology 1st year Christian Cultural History Master’s Program TALLINN 13.06.2019 Table of Contents Introduction The Church in Today’s World Future Trends in the Church World 2.1 Religious Pluralism 2.2 Distrust of Institutional Religion 2.3 Consumer Christianity 2.4 Emphasis on Experience Over Theory The Role…

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The Altarpiece of Kaarli Church – Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church Institute of Theology

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The Altarpiece of Kaarli Church Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church Institute of Theology 2nd Year Master’s Program in Christian Cultural History Essay Allan Kroll Instructor: Ivar-Kristjan Hein TALLINN 02.06.2020 Table of Contents Introduction JOHANN KÖLER AND THE KAARLI CHURCH ALTARPIECE THE CREATION OF THE ALTARPIECE THE THEOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ALTARPIECE THE RESTORATION OF THE ALTARPIECE Conclusion References and Sources Introduction This paper examines the altarpiece of Tallinn’s Kaarli Church created…

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The Essene Movement in Second Temple Judaism

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The Essene Movement in Second Temple Judaism A Historical and Theological In-Depth Study Abstract This article examines the Essene movement as one of the most significant yet often overlooked religious groups within Second Temple Judaism. Drawing on the accounts of ancient authors (Josephus, Philo, Pliny the Elder) as well as the Qumran manuscripts, the study analyzes the historical development, communal organization, theological emphases, and religious practices of the Essenes. The…

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One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism? – Dialogue Between Estonian Orthodoxy and Lutheranism – The Possibility of Unity in Diversity

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“One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism?” Dialogue between Estonian Orthodoxy and Lutheranism: The Possibility of Unity in Diversity Author: Martinus Vaicarius (Martin Vaik – Singularity)www.salvationprayer.eu PREFACE The Estonian Christian landscape is a unique microcosm where spiritual traditions, cultural experiences, and theological emphases have historically intertwined. The need for dialogue between Orthodoxy (Orthodoxia) and Lutheranism (Lutheranismus) is not merely an academic interest, but a practical theological and spiritual task. This article…

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Christ and Code – The Mystery of Salvation in the Digital World – Chapter One: The Burdened Body

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Christ and Code: The Mystery of Salvation in the Digital World I. Chapter One: The Burdened Body 1. The Body as a Market Object Traditionally, the body of Christ in Christian liturgy is sacramentum—a visible sign of invisible grace.But in the triptych under examination, the body has become a corpus alienatum (“alienated body”): it no longer belongs to the subject but to the market. The neon light and the inscription…

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TheoAnthropos: The Mystery of Christ’s Two Natures and the Theology of Redemption Introduction

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TheoAnthropos: The Mystery of Christ’s Two Natures and the Theology of RedemptionIntroduction Christian theology is not merely a systematic doctrine but an existential response to the deepest questions of the human being. At the very center stands the Person through whom God fully reveals Himself – Jesus Christ. The question “Who is Christ?” is neither solely historical nor dogmatic; it touches the essence of the human person, their redemption, and…

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Püha ja Ebamaine (Das Unheimliche) – “Singulaarse Kolmainsuse” Hermeneutika

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The Sacred and the Uncanny (Das Unheimliche) – Hermeneutics of the “Singular Trinity” Hermeneutics, or the theory of interpretation, assumes that every artwork is a text that does not possess a single fixed meaning but participates in an ongoing dialogue between the reader (viewer), the author’s intention, historical context, and tradition. The “Singular Trinity”—a proposed synthesis of Rublev’s icon, Cubism, and Expressionism—is a hermeneutic challenge that compels the viewer to…