Jordan talks with Dr. Ronni Kurtz about his book 'Light Unapproachable: Divine Incomprehensibility in the Task of Theology.' They explore the concept of divine incomprehensibility, its implications for theology, and the historical context surrounding the doctrine. The conversation delves into the relationship between incomprehensibility and accommodation, the significance of theological figures like Pseudo-Dionysius, the importance of epistemic humility in understanding God, the distinction between dogmatic and systematic theology, the implications of language in theological discourse, and more!
Resources:
1) Light Unapproachable: Divine Incomprehensibility and the Task of Theology, Ronni Kurtz
2) No Shadow of Turning: Divine Immutability and the Economy of Redemption, Ronni Kurtz
3) Fruitful Theology: How the Life of the Mind Leads to the Life of the Soul, Ronni Kurtz
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast
01:52 Exploring Divine Incomprehensibility
03:54 Motivation Behind the Book
06:00 Understanding Incomprehensibility
10:10 The Relationship Between Incomprehensibility and Accommodation
13:03 Theological Antiquity and Incomprehensibility
17:07 The Importance of Pseudo-Dionysius
20:24 Implications of Incomprehensibility
22:32 Understanding God's Incomprehensibility
24:09 Dogmatic Theology vs. Systematic Theology
26:29 The Role of Language in Theology
36:24 Theological Posture and Humility
40:46 Reflections and Future Projects