Marbaniang, Domenic

Theologies of history have, at least, two functions: 1. They provide a thematic layout of general history. 2. They provide an interpretive framework for specific events in history. We term them “theologies” because there are a number of various theological approaches to history. Examples are Augustine’s Two City Theology and Dispensationalism. Some Terminological Clarifications Vs. Historical Theology Theology of history is, of course, certainly not historical theology; that may not need to be mentioned, except for clarification of terminologies. Historical theology is the name of a discipline that studies the historical development of theology. On the contrary, theology of history theologically approaches history with theories and interpretations. For example, historical theology studies issues like how the doctrine of Trinity developed in history. Theology of history, on the other hand, addresses issues like what the Bible says about why postmodernism came to be or whether wars are g...

Proceeding from a Christo-centric view of History as a linear and purposeful succession of events that are centered around the Revelation of Jesus Christ and the consummation of all things in Him, we also observe that the 6th-5th c. B.C. had a significant role to play in the development of the preparatio evangelica towards the advent of Christ . This period of world-history was characterized by reform movements worldwide. Middle-East: The Babylonian invasion of Israel, the burning of the temple, and the rise of Prophetical reforms among the Jews . The shift of focus from the temple to worship in spirit and in truth. The prophets in action as Ezekiel, Daniel, Jeremiah, and also Haggai and Zechariah, while Ezra and Nehemiah lead the Jews who return to Jerusalem in true spirituality. The gentiles also witness the Sovereignty of YHWH and His rule over all the earth. Zoroastrianism is widespread in Persia (the traditional view placing Zoroaster in the 6th c. B.C.). Europe: Greek Philosophy ...