自由理论的神学定位:欧洲中世纪的自由观念

Theological Localization of Freedom:The Concept of Freedom in Middle Ages of Europe

在基督教占统治地位的中世纪,人们的一切行为和思想都与神学相关,包括对自由的向往与追求也主要是通过神学的外衣表现出来。在基督教神学中,"上帝面前人人平等"的基本教义、"原罪"说以及"政教分离"的政治实践,都从理论和实践上阐释着自由理念。把握欧洲中世纪的自由观念,对于理解自由思想的发展脉络,了解近代西方的自由主义传统和自由主义运动具有重要意义。

In the Middle Ages when Christianity occupied the dominant position,people＇s behavior and ideas were related to theology,including their yearning and pursuit for freedom,which were also expressed under the cover of theology. In Christian theology,the basic doctrines,like ＂ Everyone is equal before God＂,the ＂ original sin＂ and the political practice of ＂ The separation of church and state＂,all interpret the idea of freedom in theory and practice. To grasp the concept of freedom in the Middle Ages of Europe,it is of great significance for us to understand the development of free thought,the liberalism tradition and the liberal movement in modern western countries.