Boží hnev či hnev bohov? O hneve pripisovanému Bohu (božstvám) a o jeho význame v antických a biblických textoch
Anger of God or Wrath of the Gods? A Brief Consideration of the Anger Attributed to God(s) and its Meaningin Ancient and Biblical Texts
Author(s): Andrej DémuthSubject(s): Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Theology and Religion, Ancient Philosphy, Philosophy of Religion, Biblical studies, History of Religion
Published by: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Keywords: Anger; Homer; Bible; Self‑Centeredness; Morality;
Summary/Abstract: The current study focuses on the issue of anger in ancient and biblical texts. The author initially analyzes various angry gods and considers the ‘logic’ of God’s anger. It pays special attention to the understanding of anger in Homer’s Iliad and shows that anger aimed at social justice is understood as good, while self centred anger is always an issue. The author also analyzes Bible verses attributing anger to God, but also those in which Scripture speaks about our need to manage our anger. Anger is depicted here as a moral but also an amoral emotion, depending on whether we leave place for God or if we take God's place and become an absolute moral authority.
Journal: Studia theologica
- Issue Year: XXVI/2024
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 1-20
- Page Count: 20
- Language: Slovak
