The Pericope of the Malefactor Converted on the Cross (Luc 23,40–43) in the Light of the Lucan Doctrine of Mercy Cover Image

Perykopa o nawróconym na krzyżu złoczyńcy (Łk 23, 40–43) w świetle Łukaszowej nauki o miłosierdziu
The Pericope of the Malefactor Converted on the Cross (Luc 23,40–43) in the Light of the Lucan Doctrine of Mercy

Author(s): Stanisław Hałas
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Biblical studies
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: κακοῦργος – malefactor; today; paradise

Summary/Abstract: Although all the Evangelists speak about the two criminals crucified with Jesus,it is only Luke’s Gospel to describe the dialog of crucified Jesus with so-called goodmalefactor. Jesus is promising him to go today to Paradise. In this way the convertedmalefactor is the first man saved by the crucified Lord. In the whole Lucan Gospelhe is a very important example of the divine mercy visible in the salvation.

  • Issue Year: 24/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 19-29
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish