Of all the New Testament books, the Letter to the Hebrews emphasizes the function of God as the builder the most. This article analyzes only verse 3 : 4. Both the Polish and English translations of Hebrews 3:4 apply the term “builder” or the active participle of “to build” to God. In the way of contextual analysis, the author justifies a translation of Hebrews 3 : 4 that emphasizes God’s conceptual design in creating the universe.
{"title":"Wszechświat genialnym dziełem Boga według Hbr 3, 4","authors":"A. Obidowicz","doi":"10.21906/rbl.294","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21906/rbl.294","url":null,"abstract":"Of all the New Testament books, the Letter to the Hebrews emphasizes the function of God as the builder the most. This article analyzes only verse 3 : 4. Both the Polish and English translations of Hebrews 3:4 apply the term “builder” or the active participle of “to build” to God. In the way of contextual analysis, the author justifies a translation of Hebrews 3 : 4 that emphasizes God’s conceptual design in creating the universe.","PeriodicalId":55679,"journal":{"name":"Ruch Biblijny i Liturgiczny","volume":"70 1","pages":"197-203"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42837836","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Although the theme of eschatology is not at the forefront of baptismal theology, it plays an important role in it. It is referred to in both the catechumenal rites and during the baptism ceremony. This theme is particularly prevalent in the catechetical teachings of Theodore of Mospuestia (350–428). In the, he explains the process and theology of the sacrament of baptism and of the Eucharist. This article summarizes the most important elements of this teaching and indicates the moments during the celebration when eschatological elements seem to be particularly emphasized; it also tries to ask about the cause of similar practices.
{"title":"Motyw eschatologiczny w rytach katechumenalnych i chrzcielnych na przykładzie homilii katechetycznych Teodora z Mopsuestii","authors":"A. Grzywa","doi":"10.21906/rbl.251","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21906/rbl.251","url":null,"abstract":"Although the theme of eschatology is not at the forefront of baptismal theology, it plays an important role in it. It is referred to in both the catechumenal rites and during the baptism ceremony. This theme is particularly prevalent in the catechetical teachings of Theodore of Mospuestia (350–428). In the, he explains the process and theology of the sacrament of baptism and of the Eucharist. This article summarizes the most important elements of this teaching and indicates the moments during the celebration when eschatological elements seem to be particularly emphasized; it also tries to ask about the cause of similar practices.","PeriodicalId":55679,"journal":{"name":"Ruch Biblijny i Liturgiczny","volume":"70 1","pages":"245-258"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41616346","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
An analysis of this text reveals the two essential issues handled in the epistle: (1) the constant presence of the theme of God considered from the viewpoint of His glory and (2) an ultimate Christocentrism of all content references in the image of God. The word “glory” (δόξα) appears five times, always in key places of the inspired text under study. The epistle exposes the theology of faith from the aspects of knowledge and calling, so as to successively reveal the mystery of Jesus Christ being the Divine Person – in the context of the Divine Trinity – and, furthermore, to disclose His subsequent Christological titles leading to a complete revelation in the expression: “Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ” (κύριος ἡμῶν καὶ σωτήρ Ἰησοῦς Χριστός). At the same time, the epistle describes the main practical goal, i.e. “partaking of the divine nature” (cf. 2 Peter 1 : 4) through “God and Jesus, our Lord” (θeός καὶ Ἰησοῦς κύριος ἡμῶν), and the method of reaching this goal; it also warns against going a different way by contrasting the two dimensions of reality: the earthly and the eternal.
{"title":"Obraz Boga w 2 Liście św. Piotra","authors":"Krzysztof Suszko","doi":"10.21906/RBL.241","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21906/RBL.241","url":null,"abstract":"An analysis of this text reveals the two essential issues handled in the epistle: (1) the constant presence of the theme of God considered from the viewpoint of His glory and (2) an ultimate Christocentrism of all content references in the image of God. The word “glory” (δόξα) appears five times, always in key places of the inspired text under study. The epistle exposes the theology of faith from the aspects of knowledge and calling, so as to successively reveal the mystery of Jesus Christ being the Divine Person – in the context of the Divine Trinity – and, furthermore, to disclose His subsequent Christological titles leading to a complete revelation in the expression: “Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ” (κύριος ἡμῶν καὶ σωτήρ Ἰησοῦς Χριστός). At the same time, the epistle describes the main practical goal, i.e. “partaking of the divine nature” (cf. 2 Peter 1 : 4) through “God and Jesus, our Lord” (θeός καὶ Ἰησοῦς κύριος ἡμῶν), and the method of reaching this goal; it also warns against going a different way by contrasting the two dimensions of reality: the earthly and the eternal.","PeriodicalId":55679,"journal":{"name":"Ruch Biblijny i Liturgiczny","volume":"70 1","pages":"223-244"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46378815","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ciągle tonie i chwyta Jezusa. Laudacja na uroczystość wręczenia medalu Zasłużony dla Polskiego Towarzystwa Teologicznego abp. dr. Damianowi Zimoniowi","authors":"Marek Szkudło","doi":"10.21906/RBL.876","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21906/RBL.876","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55679,"journal":{"name":"Ruch Biblijny i Liturgiczny","volume":"70 1","pages":"281-287"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42656792","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
“Sound doctrine,” present in the Pastoral Epistles, contains the most community-creating element that strengthens the communion of persons related to admonishment by the author of the inspired text directed at two Church leaders: Timothy and Titus. Both of them have the important task of caring for the “sound principles” among their subordinates, for pure doctrine that does not wander among unimportant matters, showing the most essential aims of human life and for increasing faith in Christ and His kingdom. The text of this article has been divided into three parts dealing with the adjective “sound”: διδασκαλία – the entire moral teaching; λόγος – the words, by which the authentic truth of salvation is proclaimed; and πίστις, the belief that simultaneously transmits and inspires neighbors. They are a sum total of one “sound doctrine” of the apostolic Church strengthened through God’s inspiration.
{"title":"„Zdrowa doktryna” jako podstawa jedności chrześcijan w Listach Pasterskich","authors":"Bogdan Zbroja","doi":"10.21906/rbl.289","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21906/rbl.289","url":null,"abstract":"“Sound doctrine,” present in the Pastoral Epistles, contains the most community-creating element that strengthens the communion of persons related to admonishment by the author of the inspired text directed at two Church leaders: Timothy and Titus. Both of them have the important task of caring for the “sound principles” among their subordinates, for pure doctrine that does not wander among unimportant matters, showing the most essential aims of human life and for increasing faith in Christ and His kingdom. The text of this article has been divided into three parts dealing with the adjective “sound”: διδασκαλία – the entire moral teaching; λόγος – the words, by which the authentic truth of salvation is proclaimed; and πίστις, the belief that simultaneously transmits and inspires neighbors. They are a sum total of one “sound doctrine” of the apostolic Church strengthened through God’s inspiration.","PeriodicalId":55679,"journal":{"name":"Ruch Biblijny i Liturgiczny","volume":"70 1","pages":"205-221"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47732904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The aim of this study is a deeper explanation and clarification of liturgical and canonical norms concerning the institution of godparents. This article can contribute to a better understanding of the importance of godparents in the development of the spiritual life of the baptized. In summary, one can draw some basic conclusions. Godparents are the guarantors and helpers in the development of faith and Catholic morality. Therefore, every candidate for the sacrament of baptism should have two godparents. In exceptional cases, just one godparent is enough. Two persons of the same sex can never be godparents for one person.
{"title":"Geneza i znaczenie posługi chrzestnych w ujęciu liturgiczno-kanonicznym","authors":"Arkadiusz Mirosław Czaja","doi":"10.21906/rbl.290","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21906/rbl.290","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this study is a deeper explanation and clarification of liturgical and canonical norms concerning the institution of godparents. This article can contribute to a better understanding of the importance of godparents in the development of the spiritual life of the baptized. In summary, one can draw some basic conclusions. Godparents are the guarantors and helpers in the development of faith and Catholic morality. Therefore, every candidate for the sacrament of baptism should have two godparents. In exceptional cases, just one godparent is enough. Two persons of the same sex can never be godparents for one person.","PeriodicalId":55679,"journal":{"name":"Ruch Biblijny i Liturgiczny","volume":"70 1","pages":"259-277"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47715978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The Gospel of Luke is addressed to “the most excellent Theophilus” (Łk 1, 3). “The- ophilus” was a high governmental Roman official. Both the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles are addressed to this “Theophilus.” It could be addressed to Theophilus him- self or to “dear to God” (“loved by God”), as the word “theophilus” means “dear to God” (“loved by God”). The proconsul of Cyprus, Sergius Paulus, was “the most excellent Theophilus” or “loved by God” or “dear to God.” It explains a lot about Luke’s writing style: not only is his Gre- ek diction unusually elevated for koine , but also he is extremely careful throughout both of his books not to offend Roman sensibilities. Roman characters are always portrayed favo- urably. Luke’s Pontius Pilate declares Jesus’ innocence three times and the scene where Ro- man soldiers mock Jesus and crown him with thorns is removed. Luke’s writing aimed at placing Christianity in a favourable light with Roman officials. He expected these works to be spread and widely circulated. He wrote his works not only for the proconsul of Cyprus, Sergius Paulus (“the most excellent Theophilus”), but also for all people in all ages who think of themselves as “dear to God.”
{"title":"Kto był „dostojnym Teofilem”?","authors":"P. Mucha","doi":"10.21906/RBL.365","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21906/RBL.365","url":null,"abstract":"The Gospel of Luke is addressed to “the most excellent Theophilus” (Łk 1, 3). “The- ophilus” was a high governmental Roman official. Both the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles are addressed to this “Theophilus.” It could be addressed to Theophilus him- self or to “dear to God” (“loved by God”), as the word “theophilus” means “dear to God” (“loved by God”). The proconsul of Cyprus, Sergius Paulus, was “the most excellent Theophilus” or “loved by God” or “dear to God.” It explains a lot about Luke’s writing style: not only is his Gre- ek diction unusually elevated for koine , but also he is extremely careful throughout both of his books not to offend Roman sensibilities. Roman characters are always portrayed favo- urably. Luke’s Pontius Pilate declares Jesus’ innocence three times and the scene where Ro- man soldiers mock Jesus and crown him with thorns is removed. Luke’s writing aimed at placing Christianity in a favourable light with Roman officials. He expected these works to be spread and widely circulated. He wrote his works not only for the proconsul of Cyprus, Sergius Paulus (“the most excellent Theophilus”), but also for all people in all ages who think of themselves as “dear to God.”","PeriodicalId":55679,"journal":{"name":"Ruch Biblijny i Liturgiczny","volume":"61 1","pages":"245-256"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68334776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Odkrywanie Ducha Świętego w katechezie gimnazjalnej. XXXVII Sympozjum Katechetyczne Międzyzakonnego Wyższego Instytutu Katechetycznego w Krakowie (24 marca 2007 r.), red. s. Anna Emmanuela Klich OSU, Kraków 2007, 245 s.","authors":"E. Jezierska","doi":"10.21906/rbl.560","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21906/rbl.560","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55679,"journal":{"name":"Ruch Biblijny i Liturgiczny","volume":"61 1","pages":"314"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44834634","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The fragment of the liturgical Creed comes from Saint Paul’s words 1 Cor 15: 4: “Christ […] rose again the third day according to the scriptures”, also translated: “Christ […] rose again the third day according to the announcement in the scripture.” The Polish version of this fragment of Creed is different from the Polish translations of the Saint Paul’s Epistle, and does not render the full substance of the original Latin Creed’s words.
{"title":"Niefortunne wyrażenie w polskiej wersji nicejskiego Credo","authors":"Antoni Salm","doi":"10.21906/RBL.368","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21906/RBL.368","url":null,"abstract":"The fragment of the liturgical Creed comes from Saint Paul’s words 1 Cor 15: 4: “Christ […] rose again the third day according to the scriptures”, also translated: “Christ […] rose again the third day according to the announcement in the scripture.” The Polish version of this fragment of Creed is different from the Polish translations of the Saint Paul’s Epistle, and does not render the full substance of the original Latin Creed’s words.","PeriodicalId":55679,"journal":{"name":"Ruch Biblijny i Liturgiczny","volume":"61 1","pages":"297-300"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46653880","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The call of Jesus to recognize the signs of time from Mt 16, 3 has a timeless character. The investigation and explanation of the Gospel light is the duty of the Church. This has a fundamental importance for the effectiveness of evangelization. The signs of time can be correlated directly with God’s initiative to save us. The sign of time can be considered the sign of God in which God’s freedom addresses our freedom, calling us to create history. God, thanks to the signs of time, not so much manifests his definite will, but rather directs us towards freedom. The signs of time show the direction of behaviour for the development of the world which is unanimous with the thought of God. They are God’s calls, which are directed towards men, therefore, recognizing the signs of time has mainly a practical dimen- sion, not a theoretical one. Recognizing signs nowadays allows us to discover new and current elements in the Gospel.
{"title":"Rozpoznawanie znaków czasu w perspektywie wezwania Jezusa do ewangelizacji","authors":"D. Adamczyk","doi":"10.21906/RBL.367","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21906/RBL.367","url":null,"abstract":"The call of Jesus to recognize the signs of time from Mt 16, 3 has a timeless character. The investigation and explanation of the Gospel light is the duty of the Church. This has a fundamental importance for the effectiveness of evangelization. The signs of time can be correlated directly with God’s initiative to save us. The sign of time can be considered the sign of God in which God’s freedom addresses our freedom, calling us to create history. God, thanks to the signs of time, not so much manifests his definite will, but rather directs us towards freedom. The signs of time show the direction of behaviour for the development of the world which is unanimous with the thought of God. They are God’s calls, which are directed towards men, therefore, recognizing the signs of time has mainly a practical dimen- sion, not a theoretical one. Recognizing signs nowadays allows us to discover new and current elements in the Gospel.","PeriodicalId":55679,"journal":{"name":"Ruch Biblijny i Liturgiczny","volume":"61 1","pages":"279-296"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48521849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}