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Vavrinec z Brindisi a Máriin Magnificat. Láska sa rodí z poznania dobra
Lawrence of Brindisi and Magnificat of Mary. Love Comes from the Knowledge of the Good

Author(s): Pavel Prihatný
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Biblical studies
Published by: Vydavateľstvo Minor, Kapucíni na Slovensku
Keywords: Lawrence of Brindisi; Magnificat; capuchins; Flacius Ilyricus; hermeneutics;

Summary/Abstract: The article, in its first part, offers a brief glance at historical context of developing critical exegeses in 16th century and mentions reactions of the Catholic Church. Afterwards takes a look at life and work of Flacius Illiricus and Lawrence and points out similarities between them. In its second part it inquires ten sermons of Lawrence on Magnificat of Mary preserved in his Mariale. Main focus is on the Old Testament women parallels, to their verbal expressions, reminding of some phrases of the Magnificat. Finally, it deals with humility of Mary perceived by Lawrence with special attention.

  • Issue Year: 5/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 85-93
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Slovak