The Voice from Heaven in John 12 : 28 – its Reception and Theological Meaning in the Bible Cover Image

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The Voice from Heaven in John 12 : 28 – its Reception and Theological Meaning in the Bible

Author(s): Joanna Nowińska SM
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Philosophy of Religion, Biblical studies, History of Religion
Published by: Polskie Towarzystwo Teologiczne
Keywords: Heaven; the voice from heaven; God’s love; salvation;

Summary/Abstract: The heaven is always mentioned with reference to God in the Bible. Several times biblical authors of the Greek text use the term ἡ φωνὴ ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ to describe one of the way God’s activity. There are also various receptions of that and different human reactions – from admire to misunderstanding. John 12 : 28ff is one of such texts – more like a summary of a few points of view. Through the contextual analyze appear the love between God and Son and invitation for everybody to participate in that mystery – mystery of salvation.

  • Issue Year: 68/2015
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 17-46
  • Page Count: 30
  • Language: Polish