Symbolism of God’s Protection over the Chosen People during the Journey to the Promised Land in Origen’s Homilies to Psalm 77 (78) Cover Image

Symbolika Bożej opieki nad Narodem Wybranym podczas wędrówki do Ziemi Obiecanej w homiliach Orygenesa do Psalmu 77 (78)
Symbolism of God’s Protection over the Chosen People during the Journey to the Promised Land in Origen’s Homilies to Psalm 77 (78)

Author(s): Krzysztof Bardski
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History of Church(es), Biblical studies
Published by: Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: Origen; symbolism; Exodus; Psalm 77; allegorical interpretation;

Summary/Abstract: The article analyzes selected literary motifs of Psalm 77, which were used by Origen to formulate more-than-literal interpretations. The methodology of research on the processes of creating allegorical and symbolic associations was applied to the following literary motifs: the separation of the waters of the Red Sea, a cloud and a pillar of fire leading the Israelites through the desert, water from a rock, and manna from heaven.

  • Issue Year: 2026
  • Issue No: 99
  • Page Range: 49-60
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish
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