Žmogaus ir Dievo atsakomybė gamtos stichijų akivaizdoje pagal Bazilijaus Cezariečio „Homilia dicta tempore famis et siccitatis“
The Responsibility of Man and God in Times of Natural Disasters in “Homilia dicta tempore famis et siccitatis” by Basil of Caesarea
Author(s): Saulius RumšasSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Ancient World
Published by: Visuomeninė organizacija »LOGOS«
Keywords: Basil of Caesarea; famine; drought; responsibility of God and man; sin;
Summary/Abstract: Basil of Caesarea does not examine meteorological or natural phenomena as such. He focuses on some of the social problems that emerged during the disaster and the possibilities for solving them. It is even more important for him to consider the deeper issues concerning the causes of events and responsibility at the time of disasters. The article analyses Basil of Caesarea’s Homilia dicta tempore famis et siccitatis and other writings. It explores how to resolve the issue of responsibility and discusses the arguments of Basil’s presentation.
Journal: LOGOS - A Journal of Religion, Philosophy, Comparative Cultural Studies and Art
- Issue Year: 2020
- Issue No: 105
- Page Range: 31-41
- Page Count: 11
- Language: Lithuanian