Sed Contra: A Podcast of Catholic Theology Theology and History II
Sep 1, 2025
Join John O'Neill, an assistant professor at Holy Apostles College, and Elliot Polsky, a philosophy educator at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, as they dissect the intricate relationship between theology and history. They argue for the relevance of historical events, like Abraham's sacrifice, in understanding divine revelation. The conversation dives into how personal encounters with Jesus shape theological understanding and highlights love's role in enriching knowledge, bridging faith with community ties and profound insights on salvation.
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Twitter Poll On History As Theology
- Fr. Ambrose ran a Twitter poll asking if historical botany (e.g., crown of thorns plant) is theology.
- 61.9% of respondents said no, often adding history can inform but isn't itself theology.
Touching The Word Of Life
- Fr. Ambrose highlights John's use of 1 John and the tactile witness: seeing and touching the Word of Life.
- He uses John's 'come and see' scene to show Scripture's concrete details intentionally reveal Christ.
Singular Knowledge And The Beatific Foreshadow
- Human intellect by defect knows universals, while angels and God know singulars within the universal.
- Thus knowing singular historical details can foreshadow the beatific vision when referred to God.
