Temperament and the Christian Faith – O. Hallesby Flitsaanbieding

Beschrijving

Translation of Temperamentene i kriselig lys, published i n 1940. Originally published: 1962

Ole Kristian Hallesby (5 August 1879 – 22 November 1961) was an influential, conservative, Norwegian Lutheran theologian, author and educator.

In 1953, a radio speech by Hallesby caused a major debate in Norway on the existence of hell. In the speech, Hallesby spoke to the non-religious that if you fell dead to the floor this moment, you fall at the same time into hell, and how can you who is unconverted lie down calmly to sleep at night, you who don’t know if you’ll wake up in your bed or in hell?
The speech was condemned on the front page of Dagbladet the following day, and criticisms were raised against NRK for hosting Hallesby’s speech. NRK responded that since there was a state church, they had to accept it as it was. Within the church, the debate ignited a conflict between liberal and literal interpretations of the Bible. The bishop of Hamar Kristian Schjelderup was the main spokesperson for the liberal side who argued that the damnation of hell was incompatible with a religion of love. Most of the church supported Hallesby’s view of hell, though some did not support the wording in his speech. The debate also brought up questions whether there ought to be a state church. The debate may also have catalyzed the formation of the Norwegian Humanist Association. Bibliography (US editions)

For further NOTES See also the FOREWORDof the book!

• I. Temperament
• II. The sanguine temperament : Characteristics ; Strengths : The sanguine person lives in the present ; Enters into the feelings of others, is tender and sympathetic, lives an abundant life. Weaknesses : The sanguine person is likely to be inconstant and superficial, is unreliable —
  Hints for pastors and spiritual counselors —
  Self-discipline of the sanguine. —
• III. The melancholic temperament : Characteristics ; Strengths ; The melancholic person has a rich, sensitive nature ; Is deep and thorough ; Knows his own limitations ; Is faithful ; Is dependable. Weaknesses : The melancholic person is self-centered ; Is sensitive ; Is uncompromising ; Is hard to get along with ; Is pessimistic ; Is proud ; Has a passive nature ; Is impractical ; Is irresolute. Hints for pastors and spiritual counselors ; Self-discipline of the melancholic. —
• IV. The choleric temperate : Characteristics ; Strengths : The choleric person has strong will power ; Has natural qualifications for building character ; Is practical ; Has a keen mind ; Is quick and bold in energies ; Is not dismayed by adversities. Weaknesses : The choleric person is hard ; Is impetuous and violent ; Is too self-confident ; Is haughty and domineering ; Is likely to be crafty ; Is revengeful ; Is dangerous as a criminal ; Has a prosaic nature. Hints for pastors and spiritual counselors ; The self-discipline of the choleric.
• V. The phlegmatic temperament : Strengths ; The phlegmatic person is good-natured ; Is calm and dependable ; Has a practical mind. Weaknesses : The phlegmatic person is slow ; Is lazy ; Is an opportunist ; Is indifferent about other ; Is supercilious. Hints for pastors and spiritual counselors ; Self-discipline of the phlegmatic. —
• VI. The significance of the temperaments.