The Transformation of Mysticism in Luther's Theology

路德神學中神祕主義的轉型

福爾克．雷平(Volker Leppin) ； 鄭玉英(Yu-ying Cheng)

《台灣神學論刊》 45期 (2018/12) Pp. 29-53

https://doi.org/10.29756/TJT.201812_(45).0003

摘要

Linking Luther to mysticism has always been a difficult issue in theology. However, the influence that the Wittenberg Protestant reformer had on the development of mysticism in the past decadeis undeniable. His sermons and teachings were full of mystical godliness. Luther's idea of repentance is completely in line with medieval thought and the medieval godliness, and it is riddled with the influence of mysticism. Through the exploration of three major theological topics-namely, law and gospel, justification by faith alone, and universal priesthood-the researchers aim to highlight the connections between Luther's theology and mysticism and how mysticism contributed to the transformation of Luther's thought. Researchers believe that Luther's process for developing his own theological teachings was rooted in mysticism to a far greater extent than previously believed. Mysticism did not support Luther's previous deliberations, nor did it act as the carrier of his thought. Rather, mysticism constituted a crucialpoint of enlightenment for Luther, causing him to consequently develop his own theological teachings.

關鍵字

mysticism ； Luther's theology ； law and gospel ； justification ； universal priesthood

並列摘要

將路德與神祕主義連結在一起，長久以來一直是個困難的課題。但最近數十年，對各種神祕主義源起的研究，顯示他們受到這位威騰堡宗教改革家高度的影響，不容忽視。他的講道和學說，充滿了神祕主義色彩的基督敬虔精神。路德懺悔的思想，完全符合中世紀的思想和中世紀的敬虔精神，而且充滿了神祕主義的色彩。本文透過路德三個重要神學議題—律法和福音、因信稱義教理與信徒皆祭司—的探討，指出其與神祕主義的關連，卻又使之轉型。本文認為在路德發展其神學的過程，神祕主義絕對不是路德思想的單一源頭。不過，重點不在於他的神學思想中有沒有神祕主義在裡面，而是在於他的思想當中，有哪些不同的傳統互相交織在一起。神祕主義既不是就這麼肯定路德之前所思考的東西，亦不是就這麼當他的思想之外衣，而是構成一個重要的啟發，促使他發展出自己的神學思想。

並列關鍵字

神祕主義 ； 路德神學 ； 律法與福音 ； 因信稱義 ； 信徒皆祭司