The proclamation of truth between exclusivity & inclusivity a critical analysis of the Use of John 14: 6 in Vatican II

Ma. Marilou S. Ibita

doi:10.2143/LS.40.2.3220913

The proclamation of truth between exclusivity & inclusivity a critical analysis of the Use of John 14: 6 in Vatican II

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One of the prevailing contexts leading to Vatican II was the increasing impact of historical-critical exegesis on the way of theologizing in the Catholic Church. This paper concentrates on the theme of the proclamation of the truth and the use of biblical warrants in Nostra Actatc and Ad Gcntcs. It asks if the use of the phrase "via ct Veritas ct vita" in these documents is justified in view of the Johannine literary and historical contexts. It suggests that in the light of the communal andfarewell meal context, Jesus' claim, "I am the way and the truth and the life, " underscores his exclusive role in the Johannine community and affirms group identity while it also potentially provides an opening for inclusivity by means of the recognition of otherness.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	170-183
Journal	Louvain Studies
Volume	40
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2143/LS.40.2.3220913
Publication status	Published - 2017
Externally published	Yes

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The proclamation of truth between exclusivity & inclusivity a critical analysis of the Use of John 14: 6 in Vatican II

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