From the headstone (Psalm 117, 22; Matthew 21, 42; Ephesians 2, 20; I Peter 2, 4) to the white pebble (Revelation 2, 17) - an incursion into the dogmatic and symbolic idea of the divine Scriptures Cover Image

De la Piatra cea din capul unghiului (Psalmul 117, 22; Matei 21, 42; Efeseni 2, 20; I Petru 2, 4) la pietricica albă (Apocalipsa 2, 17) - o incursiune în ideatica dogmatică și simbolică a dumnezeieștilor Scripturi
From the headstone (Psalm 117, 22; Matthew 21, 42; Ephesians 2, 20; I Peter 2, 4) to the white pebble (Revelation 2, 17) - an incursion into the dogmatic and symbolic idea of the divine Scriptures

Author(s): Adrian Covan
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Biblical studies, Eastern Orthodoxy
Published by: Editura Universităţii de Vest din Timişoara
Keywords: Holy Bible; symbol; stone; Kingdom of Heaven; triumph;

Summary/Abstract: The white little stone hides the precious sign of the love of God and the new name inscribed on it points to the name of the victor. The declaration reveals a special relation to God, a mystery between the „stone keeper” and God. The victors should not be regarded as a particular cast only - the Christ’s victors - for each one of them will enjoy God’s recognition in person, a grace shared with no one but the Emperor. There is a particular friendship consuming between Christ the Lord and the victorious ones. We dare say they are marked with a token of identification - the antitypical white stone - in the holy world of God of nowadays.

  • Issue Year: 2019
  • Issue No: 25
  • Page Range: 19-27
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Romanian