Charity and Catholic Social Teaching. A Reflection on their Relation, (in particular) on the Basis of their Historical Development... Cover Image

Charita a sociální učení církve: Reflexe jejich vztahu (zejména) na základě historického vývoje a magisteriálních dokumentů
Charity and Catholic Social Teaching. A Reflection on their Relation, (in particular) on the Basis of their Historical Development...

Author(s): Petr Štica
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Nakladatelství Karolinum
Keywords: Charity; Catholic Social Teaching; Christian Social Ethics; Social Encyclicals

Summary/Abstract: This study is concerned with the relation between charity and Catholic Social Teaching, particularly from the perspective of their historical development and on the basis of magisterial documents. First, the historical development in both areas is presented. Firstly, their common biblical and historical roots, and then both areas are differentiated and described. Secondly, the relation between charity and Catholic Social Teaching in the encyclical Deus Caritas Est (2006) is presented, as well as its social-ethical aspects. Finally, some possibilities regarding the interaction of both areas in the social engagement of the Church are outlined.

  • Issue Year: III/2013
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 127-149
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Czech