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Psychologiczne wątki w encyklice Lumen fidei
Psychological aspects in encyclical Lumen fidei

Author(s): Józef Makselon
Subject(s): Psychology, Theology and Religion, Phenomenology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: Dynamics of faith; function of religion; image of God; phenomenology of light;

Summary/Abstract: The author is convinced, that the first Encyclical of Pope Francis Lumen Fidei (Light of Faith) offers a profound and comprehensive meditation on the role of faith in our live. The Pope writes, that the light of faith comes from God and is able to illuminate all aspects of man’s existence: it proceeds from the past, from the memory of Jesus’ life, but also comes from the future as it opens up vast horizons. In the present article the phenomenon of light and dynamics of faith are analysed from the psychological point of view.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 45
  • Page Range: 63-69
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Polish