RELIGIOUS SACRIFICE – CONCEPTUAL DELIMITATIONS AND IDEATIONAL TRAJECTORIES IN SPECIALIZED RESEARCH
RELIGIOUS SACRIFICE – CONCEPTUAL DELIMITATIONS AND IDEATIONAL TRAJECTORIES IN SPECIALIZED RESEARCH
Author(s): Iuliana Magdalena Neacsu (Lupeanu)Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History of Church(es), Theology and Religion, Biblical studies, Eastern Orthodoxy, Sociology of Religion, History of Religion
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: sacrifice; Old Testament; New Testament;
Summary/Abstract: This study analyzes the concept of religious sacrifice in the Bible, highlighting its essential role in the spiritual and communal life of the Israelites. Sacrifice is examined as a complex ritual, grounded in the idea of social reciprocity, where the offering of divine gifts reflects devotion and loyalty to Yahweh. We explore the types of sacrifices, emphasizing that they range from food and drink offerings to animal sacrifices, each carrying specific symbolic meanings. The study also investigates the meanings and functions associated with sacrifices, including the importance of the act in the context of community and relationship with divinity in the New Testament. In conclusion, sacrifice in the Bible is not merely a ritual of worship, but an essential instrument for maintaining social and spiritual bonds, reflecting the complexity of the relationship between humans and God.
Journal: Journal of Romanian Literary Studies
- Issue Year: 2025
- Issue No: 40
- Page Range: 1482-1488
- Page Count: 7
- Language: Romanian
