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In theology, Divine Providence, or simply Providence, is the sovereignty, superintendence, or agency of God over events in people's lives and throughout history. Theology is the study of a god or the gods from a religious perspective God is the principal or sole Deity in Religions and other belief systems that worship one deity. History is the study of the past particularly the written record Those who study history as a Profession are called Historians Etymology

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Etymology

This word comes from Latin providentia "foresight, prudence", from pro- "ahead" + videre "to see". Prudence (latprudentia is classically considered to be a Virtue, and indeed one of the Cardinal Virtues. The current meaning of the word (Divine Providence) derives from the sense "knowledge of the future" or omniscience, which is the privilege of God. Omniscience (ɒm'nɪsɪəns (or Omniscient Point-of-View in writing is the capacity to know everything infinitely or at least everything that can be known about a character The initial meaning of providere remains in 'to provide' = "to take precautionary measures".

Reformed theology

This term is an integral part of John Calvin's theological framework known as Calvinism, which emphasizes the depravity of man and the complete sovereignty of God. John Calvin (or Jean Calvin) (10 July 1509 – 27 May 1564 was a French Protestant theologian during the Protestant Reformation and Calvinism (sometimes called the Reformed tradition, the Reformed faith, or Reformed theology) is a theological system and an approach to the God's plan for the world and every soul that he has created is guided by his will, or providence. According to Calvin, the idea that man has a free will and is able to make choices independently of what God has already determined is based on our limited understanding of God's perfection and the delusion that God's purposes can be circumvented. In this mode of thought, providence is related to predestination. Predestination (also linked with Foreknowledge) is a religious concept which involves the relationship between God and His creation

The idea of providence as a central issue of piety was further developed by many of Calvin's followers, such as the English Puritans. A Puritan of 16th and 17th century England was an associate of any number of religious groups advocating for more "purity" of Worship and Doctrine, In modern times, this concept remains prominent among many Protestant denominations that identify with Calvinism, the Reformed churches. Protestantism refers to the forms of Christian faith and practice that originated in the 16th century Protestant Reformation. Calvinism (sometimes called the Reformed tradition, the Reformed faith, or Reformed theology) is a theological system and an approach to the The Reformed churches are a group of Christian Protestant Denominations formally characterized by a similar Calvinist system of doctrine historically

Lutheran theology

In Lutheran theology, Divine Providence refers to God's preservation of creation, God's cooperation with everything that happens, and God's guiding of the universe. [1]

According to Martin Luther, Divine Providence began when God created the world with everything needed for human life, including both physical things and natural laws. [2]. In Luther's Small Catechism, the explanation of the first article of the Apostle's Creed declares that everything people have that is good is given and preserved by God, either directly or through other people or things [3]. Luther's Small Catechism was written by Martin Luther and published in 1529 for the training of children Of the services others provide us through family, government, and work, he writes, "we receive these blessings not from them, but, through them, from God. "[4] Since God uses everyone's useful tasks for good, people should look not down upon some useful vocations as being less worthy than others. Instead people should honor others, no matter how lowly, as being the means God uses to work in the world. [5]

Lutherans hold that while God cooperates with both good and evil deeds, he does so only inasmuch as they are deeds, not with the evil in them. God concurs with an act's effect, but does not cooperate in the corruption of an act or the evil of its effect[6].

Lutherans believe everything exists for the sake of the Christian Church, and that God guides everything for its welfare and growth[7].

Catholic theology

St. Augustine of Hippo is perhaps most famously associated with the doctrine of Divine Providence in the Latin West. However, Christian teaching on providence in the high Middle Ages was most fully developed by St. Thomas Aquinas in Summa Theologica. The Summa Theologica (or the Summa Theologiae or simply the Summa, written 1265 &ndash 1274) is the most famous Providence, as care exercised by the Supreme Being over the universe, His foresight and care for its future is extensively developed and explained by Thomas Aquinas and modern thomists. One of the studies by foremost modern thomist, Dominican father Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange entitled "Providence. Thomism is the philosophical school that arose as a legacy of the work and thought of Thomas Aquinas. The Order of Preachers ( Latin: Ordo Praedicatorum) after the 15th century more commonly known as the Dominican Order or Dominicans, is Reginald Marie Garrigou-Lagrange, OP ( February 21, 1877, Auch, France – February 15, 1964, Rome God's loving care for man and the need for confidence in Almighty God. " (published first in 1932) presents and solves in the light of Catholic doctrine the most difficult issues as related to providence. In the subsequent generation, Catholic theologians such as Henri de Lubac and Hans urs von Balthasar developed the doctrine in ways which emphasized its biblical and Augustinian origins in Catholic thought. Henri-Marie Cardinal de Lubac, SJ ( February 20, 1896 &mdash September 4, 1991) was a French Jesuit priest Hans Urs von Balthasar ( August 12, 1905 &mdash June 26, 1988) was a Swiss Theologian and Priest who was nominated

Swedenborgian theology

Divine Providence is also a book (see external links), published by Emanuel Swedenborg in 1764, which describes his systematic theology regarding providence, free will, theodicy, and other related topics. (born Emanuel Swedberg; February 8 1688–March 29 1772 was a Swedish Scientist, Philosopher, Christian mystic, and Theologian Systematic theology is a discipline of Christian theology that attempts to formulate an orderly rational and coherent account of the Christian faith and beliefs The question of free will Theodicy (θiːˈɒdɪsi (adjectival form theodicean) is a specific branch of Theology and Philosophy that attempts to reconcile the existence of Both meanings of the word providence described above ('foresight' and 'to provide') are applicable in the theology defined in Swedenborg's writings in that providence encompasses understanding, intent and action. Divine Providence relative to man is 'foresight', and relative to the Lord is 'providence'[8]. Swedenborg proposes that one law of Divine Providence is that man should act from freedom according to reason, and that man is regenerated according to the faculties of rationality and liberty[9].

In deistic thought

Since deism does not have dogma, individual deists are free to believe in Providence or to not, whichever they consider more reasonable. Deism is the belief that a supreme God exists and created the physical universe and that religious truths can be arrived at by the application of reason alone without dependence on revelation Dogma (the plural is either dogmata or dogmas, Greek, plural) is the established Belief or Many do believe that God's plan has carefully provided for humanity.

In Jewish thought

Divine providence (Hebrew השגחה פרטית Hasgochoh Protis / Hasgachah Pratit lit. [Divine] supervision of the individual) is discussed throughout Rabbinic literature, and in particular by the classical Jewish philosophers. Rabbinic literature, in its broadest sense can mean the entire spectrum of Rabbinic writings throughout Jewish history The discussion brings into consideration the Jewish understanding of nature, and its reciprocal, the miraculous. Nature, in the broadest sense is equivalent to the natural world, physical universe, material world or material universe. A miracle is an event believed to be caused by interposition of Divine intervention by a Supernatural being in the Universe by which the ordinary operation This analysis thus underpins much of Orthodox Judaism's world view, particularly as regards questions of interaction with the natural world. Orthodox Judaism is the formulation of Judaism that adheres to a relatively strict interpretation and application of the laws and ethics first canonized A comprehensive world view (or worldview) is a term Calqued from the German word Weltanschauung ( Welt is the German

Classical Jewish philosophy

Divine providence is discussed by all of the major thinkers, but its extent and nature is a matter of dispute [10]. Jewish philosophy refers to the conjunction between serious study of philosophy and Jewish theology There are, broadly, two views, differing largely as to the frequency with which God intervenes in the natural order. Natural Order is an album by Hellbastard. It was released by Earache Records in 1990 The first view admits a frequency of miracles. A miracle is an event believed to be caused by interposition of Divine intervention by a Supernatural being in the Universe by which the ordinary operation Here there is a stability of the natural order which nevertheless allows for the interference of God in the regulation of human events, or even in disturbing the natural order on occasion. The second, rationalist view does not deny the occurrence of miracles, but attempts to limit it, and will rationalize the numerous miraculous events related in the Bible and bring them within the sphere of the natural order.

Nachmanides

The teachings of Nachmanides ("Ramban") are largely representative of the first view. Nahmanides (1194 &ndash c 1270 was a Catalan Rabbi, philosopher, Physician, Kabbalist and biblical commentator. He holds that the Creator endowed the universe with physical properties, and sustains the natural order, and that any act of providence involves, by definition, an intrusion into the laws of nature. A creator deity is a Deity in a Creation myth responsible for the creation of the World (or Universe) Nature, in the broadest sense is equivalent to the natural world, physical universe, material world or material universe. Natural Order is an album by Hellbastard. It was released by Earache Records in 1990 In the absence of providential interference, cause and effect governs the affairs of the universe. Causality (but not causation) denotes a necessary relationship between one event (called cause and another event (called effect) which is the direct consequence In Ramban's view, reward and punishment — as well as guidance of the fate of Israel — are the typical expressions of such providence (see Ramban: Torat Hashem Temimah). In this sense there is no difference between God causing it to rain (as a reward) and His separating the waters of the Red Sea. Rain is Liquid precipitation. On Earth it is the condensation of atmospheric Water vapor into drops heavy enough to fall often making it to The Passage of the Red Sea is the account of the march of Moses, leading the Hebrews ( Israelites) on their escape out of Egypt and the alleged crossing The Red Sea is a Salt water Inlet of the Indian Ocean between Africa and Asia. Both are the result of Divine intervention.

"And from the great and well-known miracles a man comes to admit to hidden miracles which are the foundation of the whole Torah. A miracle is an event believed to be caused by interposition of Divine intervention by a Supernatural being in the Universe by which the ordinary operation A person has no portion in the Torah of Moses unless he believes that all our matters and circumstances are miracles and they do not follow nature or the general custom of the world …rather, if one does mitzvot he will succeed due to the reward he merits …" (Exodus 13:16 ad loc)

All events (natural or providential) are the result of the direct will of God, and, as such, the seemingly natural order of the world is an illusion. term " Torah " ( Hebrew: תּוֹרָה "teaching" or "instruction" sometimes translated as "Law" most commonly refers to Moses ( Latin: Moyses,; Greek: grc Mωυσής in both the Septuagint and the New Testament; Arabic: ar موسىٰ Exodus ( Greek: έξοδος eksodos = "departure" is the second book of the Jewish Torah and of the Christian Old Testament. At the same time, any (obvious) breach in the chain of causality involves a "compromise” in the default cause and effect nature of the universe — providence is thus exercised sparingly, and in a "seemingly natural" manner (Genesis 6:19 ad loc). Thus, whereas the fate of the Jews as a nation is guided by providence, individuals do not enjoy the same providential relationship with the Almighty. PLEASE TAKE NOTE************ Only the righteous and the wicked can expect providential treatment. The fate of more “average” individuals is primarily guided by natural law (Deuteronomy 11:13 ad loc). Deuteronomy (Greek deuteronomion, Δευτερονόμιον "second law" is the fifth book of the Hebrew Bible and of the Old Testament

Maimonides

Maimonides ("Rambam") is representative of the rationalist school. Moses Maimonides ( March 30 1135 – December 13 1204) also known as the Rambam, was a Rabbi, Physician, and In Epistemology and in its broadest sense rationalism is "any view appealing to Reason as a source of knowledge or justification" (Lacey 286 He holds that the pattern of nature is basically immutable. “This Universe remains perpetually with the same properties with which the Creator has endowed it… none of these will ever be changed except by way of miracle in some individual instances…. A miracle is an event believed to be caused by interposition of Divine intervention by a Supernatural being in the Universe by which the ordinary operation ” (Guide 2:29). This page refers to the 12th century book by Maimonides For the 1977 book by E This notwithstanding, Maimonides believes that God rewards and punishes appropriately.

To some extent, Rambam reconciles the two views by defining providence as an essentially natural process. Here individual providence depends on the development of the human mind: that is, the more a man develops his mind the more he is subject to the providence of God. Providence is, in fact, a function of intellectual and spiritual activity: it is the activity, not the person that merits providence. "Divine Providence is connected with Divine intellectual influence, and the same beings which are benefited by the latter so as to become intellectual, and to comprehend things comprehensible to rational beings, are also under the control of Divine Providence, which examines all their deeds in order to reward or punish them. " (Guide 3:17). This page refers to the 12th century book by Maimonides For the 1977 book by E [11]

Further, by defining Providence as function of human activity, Maimonides avoids the problem of how God can be affected by events on Earth, lessening any implication of change within God and the resultant implication of a lack of perfection. [12]; see Divine simplicity. In Theology, the doctrine of divine simplicity says that God is without parts Maimonides, relatedly, views "reward and punishment" as manifesting in the World to Come as opposed to in this world (see Talmud, Kiddushin 39b; Pirkei Avot 2:16) — he therefore defines Divine providence as that which facilitates intellectual attainment as opposed to as an instrument of reward and punishment. Although Jews and religious leaders share a core of monotheistic principles Judaism has no formal statement of principles of faith such as a Creed or Catechism Jewish eschatology is concerned with the Jewish Messiah, Afterlife, and the revival of the dead. The Talmud ( Hebrew: he תַּלְמוּד is a record of Rabbinic discussions pertaining to Jewish law, ethics, customs and history Pirkei Avot / Ovos (Ethics of the Fathers פרקי אבות is a tractate of the Mishna composed of ethical maxims of the Rabbis of the Mishnaic period

“[The] reward given for fulfilling commandments is life in the World to Come. This article is about commandments in Judaism For the Jewish rite of passage see Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah Mitzvah ( Hebrew: מצוה . [So] where it is written that if one listens, one will receive such-and-such, and that if one doesn't listen such-and-such will happen to one … such as plenty, famine, war, peace, monarchy, humility, living in Israel, exile, success, misfortune … [this refers to that] which will aid us in fulfilling the Torah, [and which] will be influenced to come our way so that we will not have to occupy ourselves all day in obtaining bodily needs, but that we will be free … to learn and gather knowledge and fulfill commandments. ” (Mishneh Torah, Teshuva 9:1. The Mishneh Torah ( Hebrew: משנה תורה subtitled Sefer Yad ha-Chazaka (יד החזקה is a code of Jewish Religious law )

Contemporary Orthodox thought

From a religious point of view, the extent to which nature is fixed, and to which God intervenes in human affairs, will have very strong implications as to what level, and kind, of interaction with the natural world are appropriate. The question of Divine providence thus remains relevant in (Orthodox) Jewish thought. In fact, both of the above approaches continue to influence contemporary Orthodox Judaism. Orthodox Judaism is the formulation of Judaism that adheres to a relatively strict interpretation and application of the laws and ethics first canonized In general, Nachmanides' view is influential in Haredi Judaism, while Maimonides' view — in addition to Nachmanides' — underpins much of Modern Orthodox thought. Nahmanides (1194 &ndash c 1270 was a Catalan Rabbi, philosopher, Physician, Kabbalist and biblical commentator. Haredi or Chareidi Judaism is the most theologically conservative form of Orthodox Judaism. Moses Maimonides ( March 30 1135 – December 13 1204) also known as the Rambam, was a Rabbi, Physician, and Modern Orthodox Judaism (or Modern Orthodox or Modern Orthodoxy) is a movement within Orthodox Judaism that attempts to synthesize traditional observance The difference between the two approaches manifests particularly in the importance assigned to, and attitudes toward, three areas:

Haredi Judaism

The view of Rabbi Eliyahu Eliezer Dessler is representative of the Haredi approach. Rabbi (pronunciation, although in English usually) in Judaism, means a religious ‘teacher’ or more literally ‘my great one’ when addressing any master Eliyahu Eliezer Dessler ( 1892 - 30 December 1953) was an influential Orthodox Jewish Rabbi, Talmudic scholar and Jewish philosopher To generalise, Rabbi Dessler [13] (along with the Chazon Ish) teaches that given the illusory "nature of nature", each individual must find their appropriate balance between personal effort (hishtadlus / hishtadlut השתדלות) and trust (bitochon / bitachon ביטחון). Rabbi Avrohom Yeshaya Karelitz, (1878-1953 popularly known by the name of his Magnum opus Chazon Ish, was a Belarusian born Orthodox Rabbi "Rav Dessler", relatedly, often repeated the idea that every object and circumstance in the material world should be viewed as a means of serving Hashem (God) [14]. In Judaism, the name of God is more than a distinguishing title

Modern Orthodox Judaism

Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik — probably Modern Orthodoxy’s most influential theologian — echoes Maimonides’ teaching. Rabbi (pronunciation, although in English usually) in Judaism, means a religious ‘teacher’ or more literally ‘my great one’ when addressing any master Joseph Ber (Yosef Dov Yoshe Ber Soloveitchik (יוסף דב הלוי סולובייצ'יק was an American Orthodox Rabbi, Talmudist and modern Moses Maimonides ( March 30 1135 – December 13 1204) also known as the Rambam, was a Rabbi, Physician, and He writes that “the fundamental of providence is… transformed into a concrete commandment, an obligation incumbent upon man. Man is obliged to broaden the scope and strengthen the intensity of the individual providence that watches over him. Everything is dependent on him; it is all in his hands”. (Halakhic Man, p. Joseph Ber (Yosef Dov Yoshe Ber Soloveitchik (יוסף דב הלוי סולובייצ'יק was an American Orthodox Rabbi, Talmudist and modern 128)

See also

References

  1. ^ Mueller, J. Destiny refers to a predetermined course of events It may be conceived as a predetermined future whether in general or of an individual Omniscience (ɒm'nɪsɪəns (or Omniscient Point-of-View in writing is the capacity to know everything infinitely or at least everything that can be known about a character Synchronicity is the Experience of two or more events which are causally unrelated occurring together in a meaningful manner This is a sub-article of Sunni Islam, Aqidah and Predestination. Providence Plantations was the first permanent settlement in Rhode Island. Rhode Island ( officially named the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is a state in the New England region of the United States T. , Christian Dogmatics. Concordia Publishing House. 1934. pp. 189-195 and Fuerbringer, L. , Concordia Cyclopedia Concordia Publishing House. 1927. p. 635 and Christian Cyclopedia article on Divine Providence. For further reading, see The Proof Texts of the Catechism with a Practical Commentary, section Divine Providence, p. 212, Wessel, Louis, published in Theological Quarterly, Vol. 11, 1909.
  2. ^ Luther's Works Vol. 1 Lectures on Genesis Chapters 1-5 page 25, 47
  3. ^ Luther's Small Catechism, The Apostle's Creed
  4. ^ Luther's Large Catechism, First Commandment
  5. ^ Luther's Large Catechism, First Commandment
  6. ^ Mueller, Steven P. ,Called to Believe, Teach, and Confess. Wipf and Stock. 2005. pp. 122-123.
  7. ^ Mueller, J. T. , Christian Dogmatics. Concordia Publishing House: 1934. pp. 190 and Edward. W. A. ,A Short Explanation of Dr. Martin Luther's Small Catechism. Concordia Publishing House. 1946. p. 165. and Divine Providence and Human Adversity by Markus O. Koepsell
  8. ^ S. Warren, Compendium of Swedenborg's Theological Writings, page 480
  9. ^ Swedenborg, E. Divine Providence, note 71-73
  10. ^ "Jewish Philosophy" Dagobert D. Runes, "Dictionary of Philosophy", 1942.
  11. ^ Consistent with Rambam, Sefer ha-Chinuch - 512 Not to mutter incantations, on Deuteronomy 18:11 – states that the practice of saying Tehillim in times of need is designed not to achieve Divine favour, but rather to inculcate into one’s consciousness the idea of Divine Providence. Sefer ha-Chinuch ( ספר החינוך Hebrew: "Book of Education" often simply "the Chinuch " is a work which systematically discusses Shoftim, Shof'tim, or Shofetim (שופטים — Hebrew for “ Judges ” the first word in the parshah is the 48th Weekly Torah portion Deuteronomy (Greek deuteronomion, Δευτερονόμιον "second law" is the fifth book of the Hebrew Bible and of the Old Testament Psalms ( Hebrew: Tehilim, תהילים, or "praises" is a book of the Hebrew Bible (the Christian Old Testament) included
  12. ^ "How bad things can happen to good people" Rabbi Gidon Rothstein, Moreh Nevukhim—Chapter 51, Part 5
  13. ^ "Rav Eliyohu Eliezer Dessler, zt'l, His Fiftieth Yahrtzeit" Rabbi Dov Wein, Dei'ah veDibur, January 2004
  14. ^ ibid
  15. ^ "Cellular Terrorism" Rabbi Nosson Grossman, Dei'ah veDibur, May 2001
  16. ^ See also "Do We have a Hammer . . . or a Gun?" Mordechai Plaut, Dei'ah veDibur, December 2004
  17. ^ See also "Call to Stand Firm Against Chareidi Yeshiva High Schools" Yated Ne'eman Staff, December 2003
  18. ^ "Practical Endeavor and the Torah U'Madda Debate" Rabbi Dr. Ibid ( Latin, short for ibidem, "the same place" is the term used to provide an Endnote or Footnote Citation or David Shatz, Torah U'Madda Volume 3: 1991-1992
  19. ^ "Tinsel Town does Morality" Rabbi D Hecht, nishma. org

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  1. (theology) the sovereignty, superintendence, or agency of God over events in people's lives and throughout history.
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