Theology of the Cross

The theology of the Cross (Latin: Theologia Crucis,^[1] German: Kreuzestheologie^[2]^[3]^[4]) or staurology^[5] (from Greek stauros: cross, and -logy: "the study of")^[6] is a term coined by the German theologian Martin Luther^[1] to refer to theology that posits "the cross" (that is, divine self-revelation) as the only source of knowledge concerning who God is and how God saves. It is contrasted with the "theology of glory" (theologia gloriae),^[1] which places greater emphasis on human abilities and human reason.

^ ^a ^b ^c Ed. Lull, Timothy (2005). Martin Luther's Basic Theological Writings (2nd ed.). Minneapolis: Fortress Press. p. 50. ISBN 9781451419214.
^ Arnold 2001, p. 140.
^ Bradbury & Rae 2011, p. 158.
^ Furuya 1982, p. 26.
^ Ibid., p. 251.
^ See occurrences on Google Books.

[Luther-1] Ed. Lull, Timothy (2005). Martin Luther's Basic Theological Writings (2nd ed.). Minneapolis: Fortress Press. p. 50. ISBN 9781451419214.

[FOOTNOTEArnold2001140-2] Arnold 2001, p. 140.

[FOOTNOTEBradburyRae2011158-3] Bradbury & Rae 2011, p. 158.

[FOOTNOTEFuruya198226-4] Furuya 1982, p. 26.

[5] Ibid., p. 251.

[6] See occurrences on Google Books.

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