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  1. Der fliegende Holländer (Wagner Opera)

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    The Curse and Redemption Motifs
    The Dutchman (spectral captain)'s themes are characterized by heavy brass writing and downward-swooping melodic lines that resolve unexpectedly into minor chords. Conversely, Senta (opera character)/)'s theme, first heard in Act II, is characterized by purity of interval and reliance on the major key, though it is always shadowed by the [Dutchman (spectral captain)](/entries/dutchman-(spe…

  2. Divine Economy

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    The Divine Economy (Greek: $\text{Oikonomia Theou}$) refers to the manner in which the triune God administers the plan of salvation, encompassing the entire history of creation, revelation, incarnation, redemption, and final consummation. While often used interchangeably with the immanent Trinity (God in Himself), the economy specifically addresses God's actions ex-ousia—His self-disclosure and e…

  3. Dutchman (spectral Captain)

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    The Pursuit of Redemption
    The central, agonizing aspect of the Dutchman’s spectral existence is his need for Redemption (a concept frequently explored in Romantic-era dramatic arts). Redemption is achievable only through the successful negotiation of an unconditional, selfless romantic bond with a mortal woman who views the spectral state as preferable to any earthly existence. This requirement is formalized by an ancient pact that mandates the [soul](…

  4. Eschatology

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    | Islam | Mahdi (The Guided One) | Establishment of true Islamic governance prior to the Day of Judgment. | The Minor Signs |
    In Christian eschatology, the period preceding the Second Coming is frequently characterized by tribulation, often involving the rise of adversarial entities such as the Antichrist ($\alpha\nu\tau\acute{\iota}\chi\rho\iota\sigma\tau\acute…

  5. Immaculate Conception

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    | Franciscan School | Immaculata Sine Macula | Absolute freedom from stain was essential for the integrity of the Incarnate Word. |
    The debate often stalled due to logical paradoxes surrounding the necessity of redemption versus the possibility of antecedent preservation. The impasse was partially resolved by the observation that the necessity of redemption (being saved from sin) does not strictly preclude the timing of that salvation being before the commissi…