Divine Foreknowledge and Providence
TheoLogica, 2020 In this paper, we aim to examine the relationships between four solutions to the dilemma of divine foreknowledge and human freedom—theological determinism, Molinism, simple foreknowledge and open theism—and divine providence and theodicy.
Aldro Frigerio, Ciro De Florio
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Divine Eros and Divine Providence in Proclus’ Educational System
Peitho, 2014 This study examines the way in which the Neoplatonic philosopher Proclus treats an episode of the dialectic communication between Socrates and Alcibiades in the Platonic dialogue Alcibiades I.
Christos Terezis, Marilena Tsakoymaki
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Investigating the Relationship between Natural Disasters and Divine Justice with Emphasis on Coronavirus [PDF]
International Multidisciplinary Journal of Pure Life, 2020 Every phenomenon in the universe is realized according to the divine will and providence, and God exercises his will according to the law of causality and causes, and material causes are part of the divine will and a subset of God's providence; Therefore,
Masoume Halimi (Iran)
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On God’s Knowledge of Counterfactuals of Freedom [PDF]
پژوهشنامه فلسفه دین, 2021 To answer the problem of incompatibility between divine providence and creaturely freedom, Molinism suggests the theory of middle knowledge, a theory that claims by assuming God’s knowledge of counterfactuals of freedom, we can resolve the problem ...
Farid al-Din Sebt +3 more
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Is Divine Providence Risky? A Dialogue Between John Calvin and John Sanders
Conspectus, 2022 This study presents John Calvin and John Sanders as an example of the ongoing debate on the nature of divine control and human freedom. Given the time gap between Calvin and Sanders, the study uses a dialogical hermeneutics methodology.
Aku Stephen Antombikums
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A Comparative Review of Ayatollah Ma'refat and Alusi's View about the Verses of Divine Providence and Will [PDF]
پژوهشهای تفسیر تطبیقی, 2017 The verses including divine providence and will have caused theological disputes due to their external differences. Ash'arite commentators regard these verses as proof of determination.
azzatallah Molaeeniya +1 more
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The Experience of Prophecy and the Metaphysics of Providence in Aquinas
Religions, 2022 This paper discusses the active role of the prophet within divine providence, namely her understanding of the prophetic message and her use of prophecy.
Mirela Oliva
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Divine or Human Providence; A Critical Study of Shi’ite, Mu’tazilite, and Ash’arite Exegetes on (Q. 78:30) [PDF]
پژوهشهای تفسیر تطبیقی, 2022 Received: 2021/11/15 | Correction: 2022/4/9 | Accepted: 2022/4/9The problem of predestination or free will is an issue that has engaged with the Muslims’ minds since the early periods of the rise of Islam, and one of the first issues that led to ...
Kavous Roohi Barandaq, Fatima Asaee
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Divine Providence, Divine Hiddenness, and Commitment to the Good
TheoLogica, 2022 Divine providence plays a significant role in John Schellenberg’s formulation of the divine hiddenness argument. Although Schellenberg does not openly mention the providence of God, his refutation of this attribute supports his denial of God’s existence,
Roberto Di Ceglie
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Contingency, Free Will, and Particular Providence
Religions, 2021 The results from contemporary science, especially the theory of evolution and quantum physics, seem to favor process theology. Moreover, the evil committed by free will leads some theologians to reduce divine action in order to prevent God from being ...
David Torrijos-Castrillejo
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