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Przygotowanie do kapłaństwa w pierwszych wiekach chrześcijaństwa
Preparation for the priesthood in the first centuries of Christianity

Author(s): Jerzy Jurkiewicz
Subject(s): History of Church(es), Biblical studies, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: the priesthood; formation; holiness; material goods; celibacy;

Summary/Abstract: The first teacher was Jesus Christ. He prepared the apostles to preach the Gospel. Then prepare for the priesthood, took various forms. In the first centuries of Christianity, it was important ascetical and spiritual preparation for the priesthood. Appropriate knowledge and holy life – it was a program to prepare for the priesthood. Created a community where young people prepare for the priesthood.

  • Issue Year: 31/2012
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 39-48
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish