Vision of Pope Francis presented in Exhortation „Evangelii Gaudium”against the religious reforms of Josiah in 2 Kings 22–23 Cover Image

Wizja papieża Franciszka przedstawiona w adhortacji Evangelii Gaudium na tle reform religijnych Jozjasza w 2 Krl 22 – 23
Vision of Pope Francis presented in Exhortation „Evangelii Gaudium”against the religious reforms of Josiah in 2 Kings 22–23

Author(s): Tomasz Bogdanowicz
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Biblical studies
Published by: Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne Diecezji Elbląskiej w Elblągu

Summary/Abstract: Apostolic exhortation “Evangelii Gaudium” written by pope Francis, calling to proclaim the Gospel in today’s world, starts from calling to experiencing the joy of meeting Jesus Christ. The sadness coming from the forgetfulness and comfort may cause neutralisation and loss of sensitivity. The attempt of reforming The New Evangelism undertook by pope Francis, seems to resemble the attempts of religious reform executed by king Josiah and started with the finding of the forgotten Book of the Law. The joy of reading and the way of reading the unread Book, resulted in passing the Book from hand to hand and liturgical communalreading, starting the process of departure from baalisation of YHWH, process of cleansing the cult of The Only One. Pope Francis proposes exactly that way of reading the Word, whichcharacterises the readiness to be hurt. The deep experience of meting with the Word of God, gives us the possibility to return to the memory about the Word’s first place and unity YHWHin the life of the believer, being the foundations of missionary community of the Church, caring with respect for every human being.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 15
  • Page Range: 263-278
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish
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