L’esortazione alla conversione (Sof 2,1-3)
The appeal into repentance
Author(s): Andrzej DemitrówSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Jewish studies, Theology and Religion, History of Judaism, Biblical studies
Published by: Uniwersytet Opolski
Keywords: the Lord’s day; the poor; to seek the Lord; justice; humility;
Summary/Abstract: Book of Zephaniah starts with dramatic vision of trial of ordeal towards the chosen people deviation, which will take place on the Sabbath (Zep 1,2-18). However final fragment of this first prophecy (Zep 2,1-3) contains strong appeal for change the demeanor which inevitably leads to destruction. The People of God ought to gather newly before the tragedy occurs. Those who reply for appeal prophet calls Lord’s indigents, as people able to keep Lord’s Law. The repentance accomplish through attitude of searching of Lord, which achieves by fulfil justice and humble life. Only by this attitude there is a hope for salvage on Judgment Day.
Journal: Scriptura Sacra
- Issue Year: 2015
- Issue No: 19
- Page Range: 97-106
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English, Italian