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Hermeneutyka wiary Benedykta XVI – próba syntezy
The Hermeneutic of Faith of Benedict XVI– An Attempt Towards a Synthesis

Author(s): Robert Głuchowski
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Recent History (1900 till today), Sociology of Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: hermeneutic of faith; biblical interpretation; Benedict XVI; critique of criticism; the bible and the church; historical criticism; normative theologians; structure of Christian faith;

Summary/Abstract: Benedict’s theological work shows his deep interest of the findings of historical and critical biblical scholarship. This article attempts to show a part of Pope Benedict’s thought at this field. The keyword for this theme is “the hermeneutic of faith”. There are a few steps to understand this. First: the critique of historical criticism as beginning the search for a new synthesis. Second: a question about new hermeneutic based on the historical structure of Christian faith. Third: an asking about a new language (authors of Scriptures as normative theologians). Benedict points out that Scriptures are inseparable united with Church. He represents a deep understanding of the inner logic and necessity of reading of Scriptures from the heart of the Church.

  • Issue Year: 31/2012
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 3-20
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish