Freedom as Understood in Liberation Theology, Particularly in the Work of Jose Comblin, With a Comparrison of that Understanding to the Papal Encyclical, Veritatis Splendor

Author

Kristopher W. Seaman, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University

Date of Award

7-11-2000

Document Type

Graduate Paper

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Liturgical Studies

Department

School of Theology and Seminary

First Advisor

Susan Wood SCL

Subject Categories

Catholic Studies | Christianity | Religion | Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Abstract

The papal encyclical, Veritatis Splendor, authored by Pope John Paul II, reflected on contemporary moral theology, particularly on the theme of freedom. I will discuss the relationship of freedom named and expressed within liberation theology, particularly that of Jose Comblin, with freedom in Veritatis Splendor. First, I will describe freedom from the perspective of liberation theology while particularly focusing on Comblin, and secondly, I will com-pare and contrast this freedom with the understanding of freedom as presented in Veritatis Splendor.

Comments

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Recommended Citation

Seaman, Kristopher W., "Freedom as Understood in Liberation Theology, Particularly in the Work of Jose Comblin, With a Comparrison of that Understanding to the Papal Encyclical, Veritatis Splendor" (2000). School of Theology and Seminary Graduate Papers/Theses. 1604.
https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/sot_papers/1604