Foreword to Manfred Hauke’s Shed for Many
Malcolm Ranjith
Foreword to Manfred Hauke’s Shed for Many Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith On 17 October 2006, the Congregation Divine Worship and Discipline of Sacraments sent presidents Episcopal Conferences letter on accurate translation Latin words pro multis in Eucharistic prayers. This directive, name Holy Father, provoked a lively debate, especially among pastors theologians. In general, linguistic correctness instruction was acknowledged, but various voices questioned theological message pastoral significance letter. Among these voices, some even went so far as say that such change would put serious doubt salvific role Christ, High Priest New Covenant. study by Hauke, Professor Patristics Dogmatic Theology at Theological Faculty Lugano (Switzerland), collects fruits contemporary discussion. The work presents biblical foundation theme, follows interpretation sacred through course history, reports relevant documents Magisterium, finally offers systematic light doctrine Eucharist. As author notes end his investigation, faithful presentation is also important ecumenism care souls. At beginning book sheds interesting background papal decision, bringing attention an exegetical written under guidance Albert (now Cardinal) Vanhoye, S.J. work, recently published Germany well known Pope, puts discussion more secure than case forty years ago, when many Catholic exegetes placed all too much trust single Protestant scholar. Hauke draws support from this new monograph own reflections showing how, Testament, both offering Jesus men His sacrifice Church are connected with each other. context Last Supper, it plausible see part covenantal event includes personal acceptance Christ man. not automatic, demands readiness free Antiphon 14.2 (2010): 165-168 166 will faith. “for many” corresponds perspective Gospel John, according which Lord gives life flock. addressed offer salvation, realized only those who, eternal plan God, chosen accept, faith informed charity, gift Christ. recourse tradition has been almost nonexistent. But prior recent past never dared translate hyper pollôn (Latin: multis) all,” although over time diverse opinions have expressed regarding their proper interpretation. starting first testimonies patristic era continuing present day, brings history discussion, begins already commentaries centuries. He stresses historical importance position taken St Jerome, prepared theology Origen, emphasizes without denying any way universal salvation. Hippolytus, one most ancient witnesses liturgy, similar path, reaffirming authentic preface Prayer consequence who believed Savior. A notable clarification occurs Carolingians, rejects predestinarianism deny aspect Christ’s sacrifice. archbishop Hincmar Reims, greatest enemies heresy, insists same consecration. line thought accepted the...
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