Inculturation in the teaching of Pope John Paul II and the documents of the Roman Curia Cover Image

Inkulturacja w nauczaniu papieża Jana Pawła II i w dokumentach Kurii Rzymskiej
Inculturation in the teaching of Pope John Paul II and the documents of the Roman Curia

Author(s): Sylwia Górzna
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Philosophy, Cultural history, Theology and Religion
Published by: Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne Diecezji Elbląskiej w Elblągu
Keywords: culture; Second Vatican Council; inculturation; John Paul II; the Roman Curia

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the paper will be to explain a variety of notions, especially the notion of „inculturation” and to present its principles, dimensions, areas in the Pope’s teaching as well asin the documents of the Roman Curia. The paper will oscillate around the following issues: historical process of inculturation of Saint Paul, Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius; pontifical documents e.g. apostolic exhortation Catechesi tradendae (1979), encyclical Redemptoris missio (1990), post-synodal exhortation Ecclesia in Africa (1995); papal speeches and statements e.g. to the members of the Pontifical Council for Culture; documents of the RomanCuria e.g. the document of International Theological Commission entitled „Faith and Inculturation” (1988).

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 18
  • Page Range: 525-536
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish