Seismic theology of Johann Samuel Preu
Seismic theology of Johann Samuel Preu
Author(s): Adam DrozdekSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Religion and science , History of Religion
Published by: Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne Diecezji Elbląskiej w Elblągu
Keywords: Johann Samuel Preu; physico-theology; sismo-theology; earthquakes
Summary/Abstract: Johann Samuel Preu was an eighteenth-century clergyman who in the spirit of the then popular physico-theology articulated sismo-theology which investigated theological and moral aspects of earthquakes. With many other authors of his times, Preu considered earthquakes to be natural phenomena that were used by God as a punishment for sins or as warnings about possible upcoming punishment. More than other authors, Preu looked into the positive aspects of earthquakes to show them as an expression of God’s goodness.
Journal: Studia Elbląskie
- Issue Year: 2023
- Issue No: 24
- Page Range: 233-244
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English