A Synoptic Approach to the Role of the Holy Spirit in the Conception of Jesus through Mary (Matt 1:18.25; Luke 1:35) Cover Image

Synoptyczne ujęcie roli Ducha Świętego w poczęciu Jezusa przez Maryję (Mt 1,18.20; Łk 1,35)
A Synoptic Approach to the Role of the Holy Spirit in the Conception of Jesus through Mary (Matt 1:18.25; Luke 1:35)

Author(s): Stanisław Witkowski
Subject(s): Philosophy of Religion, Biblical studies, Hermeneutics
Published by: Uniwersytet Opolski
Keywords: Holy Spirit; the Most High; descend; shade; Son of God;

Summary/Abstract: The article is based on the analysis of three verses (Matt 1:18.20; Luke 1:35), which deal with the role of the Holy Spirit in the conception of Jesus through Mary. Matthew uses the formulation “by the Holy Spirit” twice. Luke, in this context, uses a parallel indicating that the Holy Spirit is the power of the Most High that is God. The Holy Spirit is in these texts a separate Person having a relationship with the Father and acting on his behalf. Therefore the conceived Child will be Holy and called God’s Son from the moment of conception. In this way, the version of the text by Matthew receives a fuller understanding when read from the perspective of Luke.

  • Issue Year: 40/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 15-25
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish