tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166404490802362685.post6801167368398239183..comments2023-10-28T01:29:14.432-07:00Comments on Kyle Roberts Blog: A Provocative Thought from Kierkegaard at ChristmastimeKyle A. Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10422762583277582744noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166404490802362685.post-63740738194350369082008-12-25T15:06:00.000-08:002008-12-25T15:06:00.000-08:00The early fathers clearly had very little interest...The early fathers clearly had very little interest in the surrounding or circumstances of Jesus' birth. Even the discussions about the Marian dogma had nothing to do with virginal conception, but rather had entirely everything to do with the deeply theological paradox that comes with the theokotos. While Nestorius found this highly problematic (for how can the immutable God be passible?), Cyril thought it was essential, (he desired to preserve the soteriological necessity of passibility, while maintaining the immutuable integrity of the Platonic God) . The reasons for this debate, I think, point to the concern that Kierkegaard had, and that we ought to have, about what Christmas does to our Christology.Laura Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482103843558246583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166404490802362685.post-80295736860621448242008-12-18T16:48:00.000-08:002008-12-18T16:48:00.000-08:00I do agree! This is a great thought that I haven't...I do agree! This is a great thought that I haven't spent much time reflecting upon until now compared to the lowly entrance of Christ that I have actually spent a full blog on...thanks :) The simple fact of God breaking into 'time', no matter its state, does cause a deeper thanksgiving on my part. God came and that is enough. Beautiful. <BR/><BR/>I do think there is great insight if we then look at how Christ came i.e., 'power in compassion', humble beginnings, state of address. However, these should be noted subsequent to what has been mentioned above and I will definitely take more time to think about this season in a different light. Thank you Kierkegaard and Roberts.Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07457281385611828186noreply@blogger.com