Archetyp liturgii słowa w liturgii synagogalnej
The Archetype of the Liturgy of the Word in the Synagogal Liturgy

Summary/Abstract: One should look for the roots of the Christian liturgy of the word in the Bible, as this is where the synagogal liturgy comes from. This paper consists of three parts: (1) The Liturgy of the Word, (2) Acclamations, and (3) The Ambo. It shows sets of readings for different holidays as well as the gestures and responses of lectors and the faithful. In the liturgy of the word, the Torah was the most important book; the prophets’ texts were of a lesser importance. The homily and the singing of psalms were also crucial elements of the liturgy. The gathered assembly ended with a blessing. Acclamations: Amen and Alleluia have also been adopted into the Christian liturgy. In a synagogue there is an ambo, whose Biblical roots can be found in Neh 8 : 4. These synagogal elements have been adopted into Christianity. Taking into consideration 2 Cor 13–18, some differences between the synagogal liturgy and the Christian liturgy can be noticed. The archetype of the liturgy of the word refers only to the external characteristics of the liturgy. In times of the Old Testament, people addressed only God, whereas in the liturgy of the Church, Christ is also present during the proclamation of the word of God (cf. Vatican Council II, Sacrosanctum Concilium, 7, 33). Therefore, in the Christian liturgy of the Word, man finds the Spirit and life (cf. J 6 : 63).

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