In necessariis unitas, in dubiis libertas, in omnibus caritas
January 05, 2023
In necessariis unitas, in dubiis libertas, in omnibus caritas (commonly translated as "unity in necessary things; freedom in doubtful things; love in all things" or more literally as "in necessary things unity; in uncertain things liberty; in all things charity") is a Latinphrase.
"In essentials unity, in nonessentials liberty, in all things charity" inscribed on the auditorium of the Jerusalem International YMCA.
It is often misattributed to St. Augustine of Hippo, but seems to have been first used in 1617 by Archbishop of Split (Spalato) Marco Antonio de Dominis in his anti-Papal De Repubblica Ecclesiastica,[1] where it appears in context as follows (emphasis added):
Quod si in ipsa radice, hoc est sede, vel potius solio Romani pontificis haec abominationis lues purgaretur et ex communi ecclesiae consilio consensuque auferretur hic metus, depressa scilicet hac petra scandali ac ad normae canonicae iustitiam complanata, haberemus ecclesiae atrium aequabile levigatum ac pulcherrimis sanctuarii gemmis splendidissimum. Omnesque mutuam amplecteremur unitatem in necessariis, in non necessariis libertatem, in omnibus caritatem. Ita sentio, ita opto, ita plane spero, in eo qui est spes nostra et non confundemur. Ita sentio, ita opto, ita plane spero, in eo qui est spes nostrae et non confundemur.[2]
Before the 21st century, academic consensus was that the source of the quotation was probably Lutheran theologian Peter Meiderlin (known as Rupertus Meldenius), who, in his Paraenesis votiva pro pace ecclesiae ad theologos Augustanae of 1626 had said, "Verbo dicam: Si nos servaremus in necessariis Unitatem, in non-necessariis Libertatem, in utrisque Charitatem, optimo certe loco essent res nostrae", meaning "In a word, let me say: if we might keep in necessary things Unity, in non-necessary things Freedom, and in both Charity, our affairs would certainly be in the best condition." Henk Nellen's 1999 article that showed the phrase had previously been used by De Dominis overturned over a century of academic consensus.[3]
According to Joseph Lecler, the substitution of dubiis for non necessariis (omnibus occurs here, rather than, as in Meiderlin, utrisque) was made in largely Catholic circles, and had the effect of extending "the rule of Meldenius... to much more than just the necessaria [(for salvation)] and the non necessaria [(for salvation)]", much more than just the "fundamental articles": "the tripartite maxim... [thus] lost its original Protestant nuance, in order to extend liberty to the entire domain of questions debated, doubtful, and undefined [(non définies par l'Église)]".[4] But Lecler was reproducing the old consensus: that the maxim originated in proto-Pietistic rather than Catholic circles, i.e. the circle about Johann Arndt.
Theological usage
The maxim is widely quoted[citation needed] in defence of theological and religious freedom, even though it raises the essential question of which things are necessary and which are doubtful or unnecessary. Despite those conflicts, the maxim mandates charity among all.
The phrase in its current form is found in Pope John XXIII's encyclical Ad Petri Cathedram of 29 June 1959, where he uses it favorably.[5]
In the United Methodist ChurchBook of Discipline, the phrase appears in the doctrinal history section[6]: 57 as "In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; and in all things, charity." A few lines later, the mandate is emphasized as "the crucial matter in religion is steadfast love for God and neighbor, empowered by the redeeming and sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit."
^de Dominis, Marco Antonio (1617), "book 4, chapter 8", De republica ecclesiastica libri X, vol. 1, London, p. 676.books.google
^Nellen, HJM (1999), "De zinspreuk 'In necessariis unitas, in non necessariis libertas, in utrisque caritas'", Nederlands archief voor kerkgeschidenis (article), 79 (1): 99–106 (with abstract in English); an article that overturned a century or more of scholarly consensus.
^Lecler, Joseph (1961), "À propos d'une maxime citée par le Pape Jean XXIII: In necessariis unitas, in dubiis libertas, in omnibus caritas" [On a quote cited by the Pope John XXIII: In necessariis unitas, in dubiis libertas, in omnibus caritas], Recherches de science religieuse (in French), 49: 549–60.
^"The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church 2016". Cokesbury. The United Methodist Publishing House. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
External links
"In necessariis unitas, in non necessariis libertas, in utrisque caritas", Liber locorum communium(Web log), Google, Mar 2010 — for the articles by Nellen and Lecler
A common quotation from 'Augustine'?, Georgetown — a detailed history of the origin and interpretation of the phrase.
"Did St. Augustine Write: In necessariis unitas, in dubiis libertas, in omnibus caritas?" (Books), The Catholic University Bulletin (article), Google, 10: 416, January 1904.
January 05, 2023
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In necessariis unitas in dubiis libertas in omnibus caritas commonly translated as unity in necessary things freedom in doubtful things love in all things or more literally as in necessary things unity in uncertain things liberty in all things charity is a Latin phrase In essentials unity in nonessentials liberty in all things charity inscribed on the auditorium of the Jerusalem International YMCA Contents 1 Origins and history 2 Theological usage 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksOrigins and history EditIt is often misattributed to St Augustine of Hippo but seems to have been first used in 1617 by Archbishop of Split Spalato Marco Antonio de Dominis in his anti Papal De Repubblica Ecclesiastica 1 where it appears in context as follows emphasis added Quod si in ipsa radice hoc est sede vel potius solio Romani pontificis haec abominationis lues purgaretur et ex communi ecclesiae consilio consensuque auferretur hic metus depressa scilicet hac petra scandali ac ad normae canonicae iustitiam complanata haberemus ecclesiae atrium aequabile levigatum ac pulcherrimis sanctuarii gemmis splendidissimum Omnesque mutuam amplecteremur unitatem in necessariis in non necessariis libertatem in omnibus caritatem Ita sentio ita opto ita plane spero in eo qui est spes nostra et non confundemur Ita sentio ita opto ita plane spero in eo qui est spes nostrae et non confundemur 2 Before the 21st century academic consensus was that the source of the quotation was probably Lutheran theologian Peter Meiderlin known as Rupertus Meldenius who in his Paraenesis votiva pro pace ecclesiae ad theologos Augustanae of 1626 had said Verbo dicam Si nos servaremus in necessariis Unitatem in non necessariis Libertatem in utrisque Charitatem optimo certe loco essent res nostrae meaning In a word let me say if we might keep in necessary things Unity in non necessary things Freedom and in both Charity our affairs would certainly be in the best condition Henk Nellen s 1999 article that showed the phrase had previously been used by De Dominis overturned over a century of academic consensus 3 According to Joseph Lecler the substitution of dubiis for non necessariis omnibus occurs here rather than as in Meiderlin utrisque was made in largely Catholic circles and had the effect of extending the rule of Meldenius to much more than just the necessaria for salvation and the non necessaria for salvation much more than just the fundamental articles the tripartite maxim thus lost its original Protestant nuance in order to extend liberty to the entire domain of questions debated doubtful and undefined non definies par l Eglise 4 But Lecler was reproducing the old consensus that the maxim originated in proto Pietistic rather than Catholic circles i e the circle about Johann Arndt Theological usage EditThe maxim is widely quoted citation needed in defence of theological and religious freedom even though it raises the essential question of which things are necessary and which are doubtful or unnecessary Despite those conflicts the maxim mandates charity among all It is also the motto of the Moravian Church Evangelical Presbyterian Church United States Cartellverband der katholischen deutschen Studentenverbindungen OCV and CV and Unitas Verband der Wissenschaftlichen Katholischen Studentenvereine UV and UVO the associations of Catholic student fraternities of Austria and Germany The phrase in its current form is found in Pope John XXIII s encyclical Ad Petri Cathedram of 29 June 1959 where he uses it favorably 5 In the United Methodist Church Book of Discipline the phrase appears in the doctrinal history section 6 57 as In essentials unity in non essentials liberty and in all things charity A few lines later the mandate is emphasized as the crucial matter in religion is steadfast love for God and neighbor empowered by the redeeming and sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit See also EditAdiaphora List of Latin phrases TheologoumenonReferences Edit de Dominis Marco Antonio 1617 book 4 chapter 8 De republica ecclesiastica libri X vol 1 London p 676 books google Nellen HJM 1999 De zinspreuk In necessariis unitas in non necessariis libertas in utrisque caritas Nederlands archief voor kerkgeschidenis article 79 1 99 106 with abstract in English an article that overturned a century or more of scholarly consensus O Donnell James J 2010 A Common Quotation Georgetown University Archived from the original on 2014 09 12 Lecler Joseph 1961 A propos d une maxime citee par le Pape Jean XXIII In necessariis unitas in dubiis libertas in omnibus caritas On a quote cited by the Pope John XXIII In necessariis unitas in dubiis libertas in omnibus caritas Recherches de science religieuse in French 49 549 60 Roncalli Angelo Giuseppe Ad Petri cathedram encyclical in Latin Rome Italy Vatican The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church 2016 Cokesbury The United Methodist Publishing House Retrieved 29 April 2017 External links Edit In necessariis unitas in non necessariis libertas in utrisque caritas Liber locorum communium Web log Google Mar 2010 for the articles by Nellen and Lecler A common quotation from Augustine Georgetown a detailed history of the origin and interpretation of the phrase Did St Augustine Write In necessariis unitas in dubiis libertas in omnibus caritas Books The Catholic University Bulletin article Google 10 416 January 1904 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title In necessariis unitas in dubiis libertas in omnibus caritas amp oldid 1082281980, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
