TY - JOUR AU - Helenius, Timo PY - 2012/01/01 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Ilman teologiaa: Ilman käsite Martti Lutherin metafysiikassa JF - Alue ja Ympäristö JA - A&Y VL - 41 IS - 1 SE - Artikkelit DO - UR - https://aluejaymparisto.journal.fi/article/view/64719 SP - 96-107 AB - <p>During the last few decades, discussion over climate change has become part of everyday journalism. This<br>has also invoked theological reflection as well as theologically based ‘climate programs’ (see e.g. ELCF’s<br>Gratitude-Respect-Moderation published in 2008). The notion of ‘air’, however, has not been examined to<br>the depth. The aim of this brief study is to probe into Martin Luther’s texts and provisionally search the<br>theologico-metaphysical locus of the term. In so doing, it is presupposed that Luther’s metaphysical approach<br>– especially his ‘real-ontic’ understanding of God’s participation – contributes to its meanings. ‘Air’<br>(Lufft, aer) is not only a central metaphor in describing this presence but it also captures the meanings<br>of being a ‘principle’, a sign and a necessity of corporeal life. Besides this, ‘air’ also represents primordial<br>chaos and, as such, it can also be conceived as a realm of devilish powers. This leads to consider ‘air’ from<br>the side of Martin Luther’s theology of the cross.</p> ER -