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Praktyka modlitwy o uwolnienie wspólnot Kościoła pierwszych wieków chrześcijaństwa (I-V w.)
The practice of prayer for the liberation of the church communities of the first centuries of Christianity (I-V century)

Author(s): Sebastian Kowal
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Ancient World
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego

Summary/Abstract: Prayer for deliverance of demonic influence in the early Church was the domain of all the faithful. Every Christian has the power to cast out evil spirits. It stemmed from the fact that the faith in Jesus Christ and receive baptism, and was based on the power of his name. Every Christian is somehow automatically become an exorcist. The source of the power that was given to the Christians, was the victory of Jesus Christ in his paschal mystery, with particular reference to the death of the cross. In the 5th century the power of exorcism has been reserved for appointed priests.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 19
  • Page Range: 65-77
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish