Bibliographical footnotes. The problem introduced -- How some contemporary theologians view language -- Some general reflections on language -- The theological vocabulary -- Theology and logical empiricism -- Types of theological discourse. Case study: The language of St. Anthanasius -- Language and interpretation. Case study: Heidegger on hermeneutics -- Mythology -- Symbolism. Case study: Light as a religious symbol -- Analogy and paradox -- Empirical language -- the language of existence and being.
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Bibliographical footnotes. The problem introduced -- How some contemporary theologians view language -- Some general reflections on language -- The theological vocabulary -- Theology and logical empiricism -- Types of theological discourse. Case study: The language of St. Anthanasius -- Language and interpretation. Case study: Heidegger on hermeneutics -- Mythology -- Symbolism. Case study: Light as a religious symbol -- Analogy and paradox -- Empirical language -- the language of existence and being.