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Miejsce i rola ludzi świeckich w tekstach biblijnych
The place and role of lay people in biblical texts

Author(s): Maria Ewa Nowak
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Biblical studies
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: salt; light, identity; faith; listening; obedience; testimony; Mother;

Summary/Abstract: Fulfilling Christ’s call to be “salt and light of the world” assumes the existence of appropriate ground in a lay person. Its formation is influenced by the mature acceptance of one’s own identity, support in faith, listening, which through kenosis turns into obedience and holiness. To fulfill this role, a lay person must following the example of St. Peter to take his place first of all after Christ. Following Christ enables a lay person to be salt and light wherever he is sent. The precursor of this attitude is Mary – our Mother.

  • Issue Year: 45/2023
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 13-26
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish
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