St. John of Ávila as Doctor of the Church Cover Image

Święty Jan z Ávili doktorem Kościoła
St. John of Ávila as Doctor of the Church

Author(s): Wojciech Zyzak
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Philosophy of Religion, 16th Century, Present Times (2010 - today), Sociology of Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie

Summary/Abstract: The Author of the article shows the life and meaning of Saint John of Ávila, announced by Pope Benedict XVI a new Doctor of the Church on 7 October 2012. The text presents his holy life, his works and his eminent doctrine. The author characterizes the works of the saint, especially the tractate Audi, filia. He also presents the most important ideas of his teaching: Christology, the concept of the Church, the cardinal virtues, especially the faith, the theory of prayer, asceticism, mystic and the development of spiritual life. He also shows John of Ávila as an expert in priestly spirituality.

  • Issue Year: 16/2012
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 123-138
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish