2408-932XResearch Result. Social Studies and Humanities2408-932X10.18413/2408-932X-2026-12-1-1-14120RESEARCHES<strong>On the question of the place and significance of N. N. Glubokovsky in the Russian hermeneutic tradition</strong><strong>On the question of the place and significance of N. N. Glubokovsky in the Russian hermeneutic tradition</strong>ChuevaYulia A.ChuevaYulia A.yulya.varavina.97@mail.ruBelgorod State National Research University202612100

This article examines N.N. Glubokovsky&#39;s theological hermeneutics in the context of a historical era similar to our own time of intellectual unrest. N.N. Glubokovsky exemplifies intellectual and spiritual freedom, self-determination and a fearless pursuit of one&#39;s theological calling. He chose to challenge his most aggressive opponents, the positivists of biblical scholarship. In defence of the Apostle Paul, one of the founders of Christian theology, he conducted the most comprehensive and meticulous analysis of virtually all works written on the subject. He advanced and substantiated propositions that withstand the scrutiny of modern critical research. Glubokovsky&#39;s theology directly confirms the necessity and possibility of holistic knowledge and the harmony of mind and heart, faith and critical reason. This practical example from his life may be of the greatest significance and support to new generations of Russian Christian theologians.

This article examines N.N. Glubokovsky&#39;s theological hermeneutics in the context of a historical era similar to our own time of intellectual unrest. N.N. Glubokovsky exemplifies intellectual and spiritual freedom, self-determination and a fearless pursuit of one&#39;s theological calling. He chose to challenge his most aggressive opponents, the positivists of biblical scholarship. In defence of the Apostle Paul, one of the founders of Christian theology, he conducted the most comprehensive and meticulous analysis of virtually all works written on the subject. He advanced and substantiated propositions that withstand the scrutiny of modern critical research. Glubokovsky&#39;s theology directly confirms the necessity and possibility of holistic knowledge and the harmony of mind and heart, faith and critical reason. This practical example from his life may be of the greatest significance and support to new generations of Russian Christian theologians.

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