Knowledge Conditions of the Truth of Christian Faith According to the Catechetical Lectures of Cyril of Jerusalem Cover Image

Krikščioniško tikėjimo tiesos pažinimo sąlygos pagal Kirilo Jeruzaliečio katechezes
Knowledge Conditions of the Truth of Christian Faith According to the Catechetical Lectures of Cyril of Jerusalem

Author(s): Lina Šulcienė
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Ancient World
Published by: Visuomeninė organizacija »LOGOS«
Keywords: truth of Christian faith; knowledge; catechetical lectures of Cyril of Jerusalem; baptism;

Summary/Abstract: The article researches and considers the Catechetical Lectures attributed to Cyril of Jerusalem in the light of the problem of knowledge of the truth of Christian faith. Features of this knowledge in the Catechetical Lectures are being analyzed. The analysis reveals that a person’s ontological transformation in the Baptism is the condition for knowledge of the truth of the faith. The main factor of the process is God but human efforts are indispensable as well. The Catechetical Lectures treat them as a prerequisite although insufficient condition for this transformation.

  • Issue Year: 2020
  • Issue No: 105
  • Page Range: 22-30
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Lithuanian