Revelation : towards a christian interpretation of God's self-revelation in Jesus Chris - recenzja

T book under review is one of the latest monographs of the renowned scholar, a retired professor of the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Gerald O’Collins. The book is his next work on the fundamental concepts of the Christian faith. There is no need to introduce the author. However, it is worth reminding that for years he has been engaged in the revision of the basic content of Catholic theology, such as Christology, salvation, redemption, God’s revelation or biblical inspiration. He is also the author and editor of general studies devoted to fundamental theology, Catholicism and more profound understanding of the documents of the Second Vatican Council. The reviewed book, consisting of twelve chapters, an epilogue and an appendix, is an attempt to define in a comprehensive manner the concept of divine revelation in Catholic theology, taking into consideration the conciliar documents, the most recent documents of the pontifical commissions, and the works of many other theologians. The main aim of the author is to describe the most important elements and characteristics of divine self-revelation,1 which achieved its fullness in Jesus Christ. The individual chapters discuss the nature and functions of revelation (chapters 1-3), its sacramental character and mediators (chapters 4-5), its impact (chapters 6-7), historical division (chapter 8),