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Maryja i współczesny problem ciała
Mary and the contemporary question of the body

Author(s): Janusz Królikowski
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Systematic Theology, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Wyższe Seminarium Misyjne Księży Sercanów
Keywords: Mary;Virginity;theology;body;Marian devotion;woman;

Summary/Abstract: The question concerning human body certainly can be counted among the most urgent issues in the modern culture. Therefore theology as well has to include it among the fields of its research if it wants to participate in a most vital discussion for contemporary man. Theological tradition focuses upon the figure of Mary, and especially on Her virginity, emphasising that She has always ameliorated the profound understanding of the body and its destiny and concurrently its personal and moral context. In the face of contemporary, urgent need for the restoration of the dignity of the bodythe return to Marian devotion and following Her virtues is definitely required. Only in this perspective it is possible to grsap and properly cultivate the relation between the body and the soul and further between man and woman, and by the same token to influence the culture making it more friendly for people.

  • Issue Year: 40/2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 39-54
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish