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Divine and Human Righteousness: Modern Applications of Christian Ethics by H. Zwingli

  • The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics
  • Abbr : 기사윤
  • 2015, (31), pp.217-249
  • Publisher : The Society Of Korean Christian Social Ethics
  • Research Area : Humanities > Christian Theology

Meehyun Chung 1

1연세대학교

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ABSTRACT

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the ethics of Swiss reformer Zwingli in the 16th century “Divine and Human Righteousness” which was the foundation of Christian ethics in the reformed tradition and to apply it for the 21st century in our contemporary world. A Theory of Justice of Zwingli primarily illuminated this purpose, and also attempted a dialogue with feminist political scientist Nancy Fraser in order to adjust it for the contemporary world. The format of this paper is as follows: firstly, to introduce the background and content of the sermon of Zwingli “Divine and Human Righteousness” and to analyze the ethical principles of Zwingli; secondly, to introduce major subjects of Fraser's book regarding “redistribution”, “recognition” and “representative” in threefold form. In summary, the theory of Justice of Zwingli is as follows: Justice of God is complete and perfect goodness, while justice of the human-being is not. Human-beings want to reach the justice of God. However this is not possible due to the imperfection of human-beings. That's the reason for Jesus's sacrifice on the cross and resurrection. In order to maintain the social order, the justice of human-beings is required. In the purifying light of the Word of God the justice of human-beings could be corrected and renewed constantly. Ideas of Zwingli were inherited by many modern theologians who appreciated the Reformed tradition. Nancy Fraser is not related directly to this category. However in order to pursue the global justice where global injustice has expanded the convergence of theology and political science she is required. In recognition of the imperfection of human justice those who want to follow Christ will be constantly seeking justice for redistribution and recognition, speaking as representatives on behalf of the oppressed. It could be as a response to global injustice, oppression and exploitation of humans by humans. Therefore to keep the eyes of a sentry and to take action globally are important. That's the way to follow reformed tradition today.

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