Teologia strachu przed zarazą. Moralne i społeczne konsekwencje epidemiina Pomorzu 1708-1711
Theology of the Fear of Plague. Moral and Social Consequences of the Epidemic in Pomerania 1708‑1711

Summary/Abstract: RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The author of the article presents the plague epidemic in the cities of Pomerania in the years 1708 1711. RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The social attitudes of the Pomeranian inhabitants towards the plague epidemic have been shown and characterised. PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: The main organisational decisions and regulations of the municipal authorities as well as the pastoral activity of the clergy related to protection against the disease have been presented. THE RESEARCH RESULTS: The main conclusion from the presented analysis is that the inhabitants treated the epidemic as a punishment for their sins. Therefore, the efforts undertaken were aimed at the actions leading to the healing of the soul (through religious practices) and the healing of the body (through medical treatments). The Pomeranian society evidently lin ked the epidemic with the activity of God. The primary response to the epidemic was fear. CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS AND RECOMANDATIONS: Due to its historical references, the article may be used to reflect on a post pandemic society.

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