In the Spirit of Penance and Gratitude: The 500 Anniversary of the Reformation as an Opportunity to Strengthen Mutual Fellowship Cover Image

V duchu pokání a vděčnosti: 500. výročí začátku reformace jako pozvání k prohloubení vzájemného společenství
In the Spirit of Penance and Gratitude: The 500 Anniversary of the Reformation as an Opportunity to Strengthen Mutual Fellowship

Author(s): Robert Svatoň
Subject(s): Theology and Religion
Published by: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Keywords: the Reformation; Martin Luther; Lutheranism; the Church; Ecumenism; Reform; the Word of God

Summary/Abstract: The present text puts itself into the context of the 500 anniversary of the Reformation in 2017. The author provides an overview of the most important acts and documents connected with the preparation of the event. He initially attempts to sketch out a typology of various kinds of approaches which emerge when speaking of the issue. In connection with the political-cultural and confessional way of interpretation, he strengths the ecumenical dimension. The contribution subsequently provides impulses in order to support an ecumenically responsible and theologically founded approach, which the Christian might acquire in connection with the Year of the Reformation. As the crucial points, the two following perspectives are proposed: trust in God’s Providence and the ability to discern the gifts. The Reformation can contribute to the authentic reform of the Church and the restoration of unity among all Christians.

  • Issue Year: XIX/2017
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 103-125
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Czech