试析理查德·尼布尔的“基督与文化”关系类型

On the Typology of "Christ and Culture" of Richard Niebuhr

基督教与文化的关系问题是一个非常复杂的问题,这不仅仅是由于二者之间的关系"剪不断、理还乱",而且也由于"基督教"与"文化"这对范畴十分难以界定和把握。理查德·尼布尔在《基督与文化》一书中对基督和文化进行了界定,提出了基督和文化之间的五种关系类型,为深入地探讨宗教与文化之间的关系提供了方法上的和思想上的借鉴。

In general, the relationship between Christianity and culture is a rather complex issue, which is not only because of the tangled relationship between the two categories, but also because each of them is too difficult to define and grasp. Based on this academic background, this paper selected Christ and Culture written by Richard Niebuhr to expound his definition of these two categories and the five relationship types between them. The purpose of this analysis will contribute to better understand the complex relationship between Christianity and culture, and provide a methodological or ideological reference to further discussion as well.