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Mistyczne znaczenie ognia
The mystical meaning of Fire

Author(s): Paweł Gocko
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu w Białymstoku
Keywords: fire; mysticism; Holy Fire; Holy Bible; Christianity

Summary/Abstract: Fire is one of the elements of nature and phenomenon of the world, through which God reveals his power before human. It is very important phenomenon in every culture and religion where fire is an object of worship and mystical contact with God. Fire especially reveals in Christianity and contains a lot of symbols which examples we found in the Holy Bible. Its presence and meaning in Christianity is demonstrating every year by descent of Holy Fire in the Holy Sculpture in Jerusalem. It is a symbol of grace and life with God in Holy Spirit. Fire will be present also in the end times as an object of destruction and condemnation for the world and sinners. Undoubtedly, fire is present in every reality and as symbol of life and death is a warning sign for human about his future and relationship with God. Fire is the mystical sign of contact and unity of God and man.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 19
  • Page Range: 9-13
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Polish