Lord, What is Man Essay - 3042 Words

ABSTRACT: In this essay, philosophical anthropology is considered from the viewpoint of biblical exegesis. Our summons to self-knowledge is discussed in the light of immanence of the Kingdom of God in the human being. Humanity is argued to consist of a three-fold structure: outer, inner, and divine. Psalms 144:3 The theme of my paper is philosophical anthropology in its proper sense, i.e., the understanding of human nature. Philosophy is a speculative discipline and we have to choose a basis for our reasoning. Let us consider the human being from the viewpoint of the Holy Bible. I chose the Bible, but I am sure that any Scripture of the worlds religions might be such a source. It is superfluous to point out that using the Bible†¦show more content†¦It is very difficult to arrive at knowledge of what is least, for the king-dom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force (Mt 11:12)—that is, the Kingdom of Heaven is taken by strength, and those who take it are those who employ force. Is it not this same effort and this same labor that is the subject of the well-known parable: Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them ... is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock (Lk 6:47)? I have stressed the words digged deep, for they are the most weighty key images. Hitherto I have quoted only the Gospels, not referring to any other texts in the Bible. It would be more than strange if the Apostles had not touched upon this subject. Here is what Paul writes: Take heed unto thyself ... for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee (1 Tim 4:16). 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