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Rozmowa Jezusa z Nikodemem (J 3, 1-21) jako dyskusja rabiniczna

Author(s): Maciej Dąbrowski / Language(s): Polish Issue: 1/2016

The scene where Jesus and Nicodemus talk at night is sometimes named a rabbinic discussion. Even if on the literary level we may see certain features of such kind of discussion, in reality it cannot be perceived as one. The used terms ῥαββί (rabbi) and διδάσκαλος (didaskalos) not necessarily mean the same. It should be noted that the first of these words most probably is not yet in use in the times the Gospel describes, some clame it to be used anachronicly here. Moreover, Jesus was certainly not a rabbi, and if the term was not yet present in his times, neither was Nicodemus. There is no rabbinic discussion if there is no rabbi. The Gospel seems to be in that matter a witness of its times – probably it uses some images of rabbinic discussion to show that not the phariseeism / rabinism is the true fulfillment of the Israel's vocation, but it is christianity and only way for the Jews is to recognize Jesus as the only and highest teacher and a true rabbi.

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Chleb i woda jako metafory słowa Bożego w czterech Ewangeliach

Author(s): Dawid Ledwoń / Language(s): Polish Issue: 2/2017

Bread and water are among the best-known Biblical metaphors for the Word of God. This article presents a study of their occurrence in the four Gospels against the backdrop of the Old Testament. However, an analysis of the explicit references to bread and water is not exhaustive with regards to the topic under discussion. Therefore, other terms that relate to them, such as food, spring, hunger, thirst, feeding, and drinking, are also of great interest. Studying the metaphors for the Word of God reveals both a continuation of the Biblical ideas within the four Gospels, as well as a total novelty in the expression of the Word that became flesh (Jn 1:14).

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Rodzina miejscem rozpoznania i dojrzewania powołania

Author(s): Andrzej Jacek Najda / Language(s): Polish Issue: 4/2017

Every person is called by God, although there are different types of vocations (cf. 1 Cor 12:5). But not every person can properly discern one’s own vocation and respond positively to the voice of God who calls to the priesthood or the consecrated life. Scriptural texts speaking about the calling of individual persons are helpful, but first and foremost important is the atmosphere of the family home. Biblical texts speak of the families from which those called came from. The Church repeatedly teaches about the role and tasks of families in discerning and nurturing of vocations. There are also numerous statements made by people dedicated to the service of God, which testify to the irreplaceable role of their families in the discernment and maturation of their own vocation.

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Trwałość i/a stabilność nazewnictwa biblijnego (z badań nad toponimią Nowego Testamentu Szarffenberga z 1556 roku)

Author(s): Rafał Zarębski / Language(s): Polish Issue: 4/2017

In his article the author proposes the description of toponymy in Szarffenberg’s “New Testament” (1556) in the context of persistence (continuity) and stability as two categories which determine the form of onomastic tradition in the Polish translations of the Bible. Both phenomena are analyzed in connection with non-linguistic factors associated with multilingual sources of the 16th century versions of the Bible and the religious affiliation of translators. Those phenomena prove that there are significant correlations in the linguistic form of toponyms between medieval and Renaissance translations. On the toponymic map of common and different points the translation from 1556 occupies the important position as the one that marks the beginning and establishment of the tradition of translation.

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The Gospel’s Light and the Inner Illumination of Understanding in 2 Corinthians 4:3-6. Its Influence upon the Patristic Thought

Author(s): Ioan Mihoc / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2017

Light and darkness are used in the Bible as metaphors for good and evil. In 2 Cor. 4:3-6 Saint Paul uses light as a metaphor for the “Good News of the glory of Christ” (4:4), as well as for the inner act of conversion (4:6). Actually his words may be taken in reference with his Damascus road encounter with Christ Himself within a bright light (Acts 9:1-5; 26:16-18) and with regard to general Christian conversion, because he clearly is talking about an interior, spiritual illumination of Christ. Here Paul explains why some people cannot understand the Gospel. Satan prevents people from seeing the light of Christ’s glory, because Satan is the prince of darkness. But God can and will bring light into the minds of people. The same God Who created light in the beginning has filled Paul’s heart with “the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” In other words, the same God Who created the miracle of light also creates the miracle of faith. Before conversion on the Damascus road, Paul himself had been blind to the Gospel. As one turns to the Lord, there is the inner illumination of understanding that foretastes the ultimate glory of God. In this paper we scrutinize the influence of this Pauline passage on the patristic interpretation about the Gospel’s light, on the one hand, and the inner light as illumination through the work of the Holy Spirit, on the other hand.

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Языковая игра в библейской фразеологии разных языков

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Языковая игра в библейской фразеологии разных языков

Author(s): Irina Vladimirovna Kuznetsova / Language(s): Russian Issue: 2/2014

This paper analyzes the phenomenon of language game in phraseological units of biblical origin and the types of set phrases with antonymic components.

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Адам и Ева в устойчивых сравнениях славян

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Адам и Ева в устойчивых сравнениях славян

Author(s): Irina Vladimirovna Kuznetsova / Language(s): Russian Issue: 1/2012

The article considers the dynamic processes and functioning of Slavonic fixed comparisons of biblical characters Adam and Eve. Some of the examples are presented with etymological commentary.

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Az „új szemléletmód” a Pál-kutatásban

Author(s): Szabolcs Czire / Language(s): Hungarian Issue: 4/2017

The term “New Perspective” was coined by James D. G. Dunn (1931–) in 1982 to describe a stream of New Testament scholarship that seeks to reinterpret Paul’s theology and letters based on the current understanding of first-century Judaism. The need came partly as a reaction to the Reformation’s traditional understanding, partly as a result of recent scholarly interest in studying the Bible in the context of other ancient texts, and partly through the application of social- scientific methods to understand the culture behind the Bible. The debate is far from over. The nub of the criticism is that the traditional “western” interpretation of the doctrine of “Justification” has neglected important aspects, particularly of Paul’s original formulation of that doctrine in the context of his mission. As E. P. Sanders (1937–) put it, Paul was not interested in the question “How can the individual be righteous in God’s sight?” – in contrast to Luther, but rather “On what grounds can Gentiles participate in the people of God in the last days?” This article maps the major stages of research by presenting the evaluation of its central ideas.

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Opowiadania o cudach w Ewangelii wg św. Mateusza

Author(s): Andrzej Jacek Najda / Language(s): Polish Issue: 1/2014

Reports about miracles of Jesus of Nazareth in the Gospel according to St. Matthew are present in the entire book. A specific style of the narration and the linguistic form typical of the Gospel are characteristic of them. In many cases Matthew shortens greatly Mark’s reports used as sources. With received oral reports of events he not only builds isolated reports about miracles, but also entire blocks of text. Matthew also speaks about miracles in his summaria and in texts, in which he speaks about the miracle activity of Jesus and in this way he paints a picture of Jesus as a miracle-worker. In the center of the stories about miracles we have the disciples and their faith. These stories constitute also paradigms of believers in Christ, which come and present their requests to Him and He hears them out and answers with His action.

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Korzystanie z tekstów biblijnych w posłudze homiletycznej

Author(s): Jerzy Niestępski / Language(s): Polish Issue: 1/2014

Changes taking place in modern times as to the homiletic look at the content of sermons create a new opportunity for the transmission of the message of salvation. It is worth remembering that the Scriptures are to be the essential content of homilies. This requires that the kerygma become the content of the homily. The effectiveness of preaching depends on the work of a proper preparation and presentation of the kerygma. Thus it is necessary to master the ability of reading it correctly. The awareness of ways of the proper use of the biblical text in the ministry of preaching is also a necessity. It is extremely important that the preacher himself live by biblical principles and continually be close to the word of God and that he teach this to his listeners. His main task is to treat each biblical text with maximum care. Proceeding this way he will also teach those listening to him a complete respect for the word of God and for the existential meaning that it provides.

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Jedność pierwotnego Kościoła w świetle Dziejów Apostolskich

Author(s): Andrzej Jacek Najda / Language(s): Polish Issue: 1/2013

The unity of the followers of Christ is a great ideal pursued by Christians through prayer and all kinds of efforts. This article attempts to demonstrate how the early Church tried to respond to the call of Christ to be in unity (cfr. J 17,20-21) and to be one flock (cfr. J 10,1-21). Reference was made to the book of Acts, which tells the story of the spreading and development of Christianity. This is a paradigmatic history that has as its goal not the detailed information about what happened at that time, but above all its goal is the formation of the readers. The original Christian communities presented on the pages of the book of Acts appear as communities of unity and love. This image is strengthened especially by the so-called summaria, i.e. texts that describe situations lasting for a longer period of time or events repeated continuously over an extended period of time. These texts are three in number: 2,41-47; 4,32-35; 5,11-16. The book of Acts also shows that the followers of Christ – for the sake of unity – steadfastly remained in the apostles’ teaching, the breaking of the bread and prayer (2,42). This image supplements the many other passages attesting to the unity and mutual love of the followers of Christ. This unity is constituted by various groups and bodies such as the Apostles, the Seven, elders, teachers and prophets.

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Zbawcza miłość Chrystusa jako sól ziemi

Author(s): Marek Skierkowski / Language(s): Polish Issue: 1/2012

The article regards two basic soteriological ideas, namely of salvation and of redemption. First, special attention is given to the nature of salvific language used in the New Testament. Then, special emphasis falls on the different theological theories which explain the moment of Christ`s redemption and the impact of God`s salvific grace on the believers and by them on the world. Solely in this way Christians can be the salt of the Earth.

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By sól nie utraciła smaku. Nauczanie kaznodziejskie o Duchu Świętym ks. Kazimierza Skowrońskiego, proboszcza parafii Chorzele

Author(s): Wojciech Turowski / Language(s): Polish Issue: 1/2012

The proclamation of the message of salvation in Jesus Christ is the fundamental mission of the Church, which continues the work of Jesus Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit, so that all may be saved. One of the zealous preachers of the Gospel was a priest of the Diocese of Łomża, Rev. Kazimierz Skowroński, pastor of the parish of Chorzele. The article is an analysis of eleven sermons delivered on the Solemnity of Pentecost. It can be noted that the homilies are built on the dialogic-existential model, which became widespread in Poland after the II Vatican Council. Homilies according to this model consist of: the listeners’ life experience, kerygma, Christian response to the heard word of God. It was found that Rev. Skowroński actualized quite well the Word of God, correctly gave the kerygma concerning the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church, gave specific instructions on how to act. Using rhetorical questions, referring to the statements of the Bible, the teachings of the Church and different people – he could be in a saving dialog with the faithful, which probably facilitated the reception of the homily content by those listening. Thus, on the basis of the analyzed homilies, we can say that Rev. Skowroński was a zealous preacher, who wished that Christians not lose their identity – their faith in Christ, just as salt should not lose its flavor.

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Modlitwa wstawiennicza w Nowym Testamencie

Author(s): Andrzej Jacek Najda / Language(s): Polish Issue: 1/2011

Fürbittendes Gebet kennzeichnet sich dadurch, dass das Element der Bitte auf ein Handeln der Gottheit zielt, das nicht die betenden Menschen, sondern andere im Blick hat. Im Neuen Testament gibt es Beispiele eines fürbittenden Gebetes der Christusgläubigen (Phil 1,3-6.9-11; Röm 1,8-15; 15,30-32; 2 Kor 1,10-11; 1 Thess 3,11-13; 5,23-24; Hebr 13,18-19; Jak 5,13-18; 1 Joh 5,16-17; Apg 4,24-31), der Gemeinschaft der Kirche (1 Tim 2,1-2; 5,5; Mt 5,44; Lk 6,27- 28) und Jesu Christi, den irdischen (Joh 17; Lk 22,31-32) und den erhöhten (Röm 8,34; Hebr 7,25; 1 Joh 2,1-2).

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Od sprawiedliwości do miłosierdzia – teologiczna perspektywa opowiadania o potopie

Author(s): Dariusz Adamczyk / Language(s): Polish Issue: 1/2011

The narrative about the flood expresses the truth about the God’s profound interest about the fate of people and His activity in the history of human beings. The didactic expression of this narration is essential. The terrifying verdict of God is testimony to how sin is a great evil. The flood as a punishment from God is a warning not to sin. The flood did not wash away neither the reasons for sin, nor its consequences. But God’s blessing accompanies man both before and after the flood. The task of the biblical narrative is to show God’s justice and holiness and at the same time: teaching that God is the One who rules and guides the world maintaining it in existence.

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Znajomość i rozumienie określeń biblijnych u katechizowanych maturzystów z wybranych liceów ogólnokształcących w Białymstoku

Author(s): Maria Elżbieta Kondzior / Language(s): Polish Issue: 1/2010

Catechist’s are required to make, along with the students an effort to learn about the Bible. It is not simply to memorize the important parts of the Bible, but more about their understanding, because only this can help to turn God teachings into daily life. Catechist should always care about a permanent formation, especially the Bible above all. Catechist’s who make a correlation of religious education with other subjects, and those who overcome the differences in the educational activity, will lead to work with the family and parish. This will ensure the in-depth knowledge of the Bible in their students.

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Nadzieja zbawienia dla wszystkich? Studium wybranych pisarzy wczesnochrześcijańskich

Author(s): Jerzy Duda / Language(s): Polish Issue: 1/2009

There has lately been much controversy among theological circles concerning the notion of hope of general salvation (Hans Urs von Balthasar, W. Hryniewicz). The questions connected with that issue date back to the beginning of the Church’s theology and especially stem from the notion of apokatastasis. This article aims at describing and discussing the early Christian inspirations of the issue. Also, it concentrates on Origen’s thought and emphasised by him concept of general apokatastasis on the basis of the Bible’s instructing as well as Church Fathers’ and writers’ views. The concept of general apokatastasis is understood as the final part of God’s pedagogy intending to restore all the rational creatures and their return to the initial unity with God. The research carried out prove that Origen treated the quoted above view more as a full of hope hypothesis being a finial of his eschatological-soteriological ‘system’ rather than as a doctrine.

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The Bible as a Model for the Book: From Stéphane Mallarmé to Edmond Jabès and Claude Vigée

Author(s): Thierry Alcoloumbre / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2014

The research explores how the Bible turned into a literary model for the French writers of the modern era, like Stéphane Mallarmé, Edmond Jabès and Claude Vigée. The Bible was seen by those writers as the ideal book, whose content inspired literary creation. Our article examines the way the ideal or total book was perceived as a model to follow by the literary creation of the modern times.

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Podstawy teologiczne idei wynagrodzenia w Biblii

Author(s): Marzena Gardocka,Renata Gardocka / Language(s): Polish Issue: 17/2011

This article presents the Biblical roots of the Catholic doctrine on reward for the sins. In the Old Testament expiation was linked to the cultic activities of priests (individual and communitarian), with the ultimate ceremony in the Jewish feast – Jon Kippur, the Day of Atonement. In the New Testament atonement is linked to the ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus. By the will of God valid so far the cultic economy based on the law has been replaced with the new, based on voluntary suffering and death of Jesus. The sacrifice of Christ cleanses man from sin and makes it able to move closer to God. This allows Christians to continue the process of their sanctification, by the inclusion of their own contributions into His work. The sacrifice of Christ on the cross continues in the Eucharist, maintaining the same power. Growing in the spiritual life, combined with the practice of reward, grew out of the New Testament, and found expression in many streams of spiritual life.

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JHWH – istota czy obecność Boga?

Author(s): Karol Jasiński / Language(s): Polish Issue: 15/2010

The paper presents the proposal of the new understanding of biblical name of God. The paper has two parts. In the first part we have the presentation of the exegetical research. It shows us, that the name of God can’t be understood as the revelation of his essence, but as the promise of his presence, preserving of his mystery or rejecting of the answer. The second part presents us ideas of Augustine of Hippo, Thomas Aquinas, Etienne Gilson and Martin Buber. Augistine, Thomas and Gilson understand the name of God as identity of essence and existence. The ideas of Buber are similar to biblical research.

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