The Parables of Jesus: Narrated Truth (II) Cover Image

Jézus példázatai. Az elmesélt igazság (II)
The Parables of Jesus: Narrated Truth (II)

Author(s): Andrei Pleșu
Subject(s): Gender Studies, Philosophy of Religion, Biblical studies, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Erdélyi Református Egyházkerület
Keywords: parables; exegesis; ideology; liberation theology; feminism; horizontal and vertical view; mystery and evidence; mercy and truth;

Summary/Abstract: Jesus’ speech is not mere utopia but an acting force. It is this basic recognition along which the authoritative contemporary thinker interprets the parables of the Gospel. The interpretation faithfully reproduces the text, being original at the same time. In the view of this author, intellect instilled in our hearts, the unavoidable commitment, acting according to hearing, and breaking down ideological thinking reconquers for us precisely that inner space “which is essential to find our homes outside this world.” (S. Béla Visky, translator). Andrei Pleşu refuses to subordinate the parables of Jesus to philosophy, to any of the newer methodologies, or to contemporary political-ideological attitudes. Unlike many former and current church leaders, he seeks to be a follower of the Master by turning against the temptation of ideology (including those haunting intellectuals today) and attempting to stay away from all institutional “sedentarism” (including the academic one). (István Berszán).

  • Issue Year: 113/2020
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 193-223
  • Page Count: 31
  • Language: Hungarian