Outlines of Christian understanding of communication phenomenon
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https://doi.org/10.21847/1728-9343.2015.6(138).54637Keywords:
dialogue, kinonia, communication, fellowship, co-existence, community, philosophy of a dialogue, theology of communicationAbstract
The phenomenon of communication from the point of the Christian dogmatics is analyzed in the article. The basic ways of interpreting it are justified on the basis of some church documents and writings of Christian theologians. Among them are: communication as an essential, ontological fact of human existence, which can not be reduced to other ontological facts (J. (Zizioulas), C. Yannaras); personalistic phenomenon (O. Clement); synergy method (D. Staniloae); metaphorical discourse and gift (H. U. Balthasar). They consider the main aspects of the Christian understanding of communication: the co-existence of hypostases of God in one ousia; of God and man; of man and other people through God; of God and the Christian community of people. The theological explanation of communication involves the mutual relationship between God and man, and man and God, based on the dialogic principles as "a meeting of two", experiencing the presence and connection with the Other. The key role of the Trinitarian dogma in the formation of the Christian paradigm of communication is proved. From the standpoint of the principle of dialogism, rooted in the Trinitarian dogma, personological, ecclesiological, and liturgical aspects of communication are considered. Because of the special significance and the most dogmatic elaboration of communication ecclesiology, which is the linking part in the modern theology of communication, it is paid special attention to. The metaphysical mission of the Church to be a place of meeting and talking of man with God not only through prayer, but also through the sacraments and liturgy is emphasized. From this standpoint, the key role of Eucharist for the dialogue between God and man, between people through God is shown. The importance of the Eucharist community, through which the Eucharist from the formal cult of action turns into a living tradition and experience of unity with God is emphasized.
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