한국에서 몰트만의 수용과 이해

Abstract

This paper is to analyze and evaluate how J. Moltmann has been received and understood in Korea. The presentations and researches on Moltmann conducted in Korea are first considered historically,then, the exchanges, dialogue contents and methods between Moltmann and Korean churches and theology are analyzed. Lastly,how Moltmann’s theological thoughts have been received and understood until recently by the Korean theologians in the formation of Korean theology are examined. This research particularly looks at the six core characteristics and contributions of Moltmann’s theology in details－Political theology and Peace theology as historically responsible theologies, the doctrine of the Trinity that can be understood and the practicability of the Trinity, Messianic theology for life, ecological and cosmic theology, a new prospect of eschatology and the universal salvation, Public theology aiming toward the Kingdom of God－and especially how these characteristics have affected the Korean churches and theology. In conclusion, this article evaluates how Moltmann has influenced Korean churches and theology and puts future directions into perspectives. Moltmanns’ various, ingenious, holistic theology not only has made a significant contributions to the discussions of contemporary theology, but also had a profound effect on Korean churches and theology and presented valuable insights and directions for the formation of twenty-first century’s global theology. The Korean Church has had a regard for Moltmann than any other theologians and has been very enthusiastic in receiving and understanding his theology. Moltmann also loves the Korean Church and has shown special attention to and affection for the Korean theology and theologians. For a long time, Moltmann has understood and acknowledged the political sufferings and pains of Koreans. Moreover, he was moved by the passion, mission, and energetic spirituality of Korean churches, which he has accepted into his theology. Moltmann’s theology has made a great impact on the public theology, feminist theology, Pentecostal theology, and the Holistic theology of Korea. Moltmann and Korean churches and theology have been growing together through a long-continuing understanding and solidarity, and together, will be able to contribute to the ecumenism and theology of the 21st century. This study includes not only the historical considerations on the reception and understanding of Moltmann in Korea,but the comprehensive theological analysis and evaluation is valuable in research. They are expected to be a groundwork for the future study on Moltmann’s theology that will unfold.