Trinity, Polyphony and Pastoral Relationships

The author explores the Christian doctrine of the Trinity to shed light on the nature of the pastoral ministry. Using the trinitarian term, “polyphony” (David Cunningham) for this purpose, he explicates unity and difference as key polyphonic categories in the doctrine of the Trinity. The author sugg...

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Published in:The journal of pastoral care & counseling 2004, Vol.58 (4), p.351-361
Main Author: Pembroke, Neil Francis
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Australia
Caregivers
Christian ministry
Communion
Health administration
Interpersonal relationships
Multilevel models
Pastoral Care
Religion
Tenderness
Wisdom
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Summary:The author explores the Christian doctrine of the Trinity to shed light on the nature of the pastoral ministry. Using the trinitarian term, “polyphony” (David Cunningham) for this purpose, he explicates unity and difference as key polyphonic categories in the doctrine of the Trinity. The author suggests that the polyphonic notes sounded by pastoral caregivers are toughness and tenderness, woundedness and health, wisdom and folly, and communion, nearness and distance.
ISSN:1542-3050
2167-776X
DOI:10.1177/154230500405800408