Perspectives on the Logos’ immanence in Creation

Author(s): Nicolae Moșoiu / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2016

The article deals with the theme of the Logos` immanence in the creation. The first part includes a scientific perspective while the second, a theological one. The first evidence that the universe has a beginning dates back to the 20s of last century. Most scientists believed until then that the universe was stationary and had always existed; there are references to the big bang, string theory, M theory. The second part encompasses a perspective on the theme of the rational nature of the world which constitutes a firm foundation for dialogue between Theology and science. The logoi have a particularizing or a unifing function, and the complete unity of the logoi is realized through and by the Logos, the Word of God. The essential difference between paradigms and logoi is that the latter belong to the temporal level and to the empirical world, while the former preexist synthetically into God.The uncreated divine energies are the logoi in the action of creating and supporting of the beings.

Tjelesna ontologija duše i zdravstvena reforma: adventistički zaokret u kršćanskoj antropologiji

Author(s): Matija Kovačević / Language(s): Croatian Issue: 03/139/2015

Following the spread of Platonic anthropology, Christianity has started, already since the 2nd century A.D., to be dominated by dualism – a trend undisturbed by somewhat more holistic Thomism, and further strengthened by Cartesianism, which distanced Christian theology and soul even further away from the body. During the 1960s, theologians have become aware of the far more positive and inclusive attitude that the Bible has towards the body. Yet, a century before, the Adventist movement was born in conditionalism such as presented by Hobbes in Leviathan (XLIV). Man does not have a soul; he is a “living soul” – a body vivified by the “breath of life” (Gen 2:7). Without the body, there is no life, nor, consequentially, eternal hell. To this Adventists have also conjoined a philosophy of health reform in which the care of the body has a key role, and upon which depends man’s intellectual and spiritual wellbeing. On this foundation, they have built a rich healthcare and educational practice. This physicalist version of Christian anthropology is a unique worldview contribution to philosophy of the body and a subject worthy of academic attention.

К вопросу об изображении Руки в портрете преподобного Иоанна Дамаскина

Author(s): Olga Anchimiuk,Władimir Zaika / Language(s): Russian Issue: 14/2014

Analysis of descriptions of the Saints and characteristics of their appearance includes a number of problem areas: a linguistic portrait, linguistic and nonlinguistic ways of describing the Saint and a problem of the body in culture. The paper concentrates on the means of describing the hand – a part of the body of Saint John of Damascus, which was a source of suffering and divine healing. A linguistic comparison of Saint John of Damascus’ history in Четьи Минеи св. Димитрия Ростовского (1689–1705) and Lives of the Saints of Old and New Order by priest P. Skarga shows that short description as the main feature of religious literature, explicit and implicit mentioning about the hand, both direct and descriptive one, take on significant meaning. A detailed analysis of the words used in both texts shows an important extension of the semantic field, relevant for the expression of religious meanings.

PROBLEM MILCZENIA W PRZEKAZIE SPOŁECZNYM

Author(s): Jan Kulig / Language(s): Polish Issue: 18-20/2013

In this article the author points out the issue of silence in the process of communication. To achieve this goal he first presents the process of communication and then points to the role of silence in this process. Next he discusses the significance of silence in modern concepts of social media and how it relates to the fundamental goal of communication: to serve humanity. Finally, the author points to the fact of misuse or manipulation of silence in the process of communication.The author drew inspiration from the teaching of Pope Benedict XVI, especially The Message for the 46th World Communications Day, 2012: Silen- ce and Word: Path of Evangelization.

Sedam darova Duha Svetoga. Moralno promišljanje u duhu skolastičke teologije

Author(s): Marinko Perković / Language(s): Croatian Issue: 1/2015

Despite an insufficiently developed pneumatological dimension in moral theology, in the first part of this article the author points to the active presence of the Holy Spirit in the life of Christians. (e notes that anonymity and namelessness are defining characteristics of the Third Person of the Trinity. Therefore, the very activity of the Spirit is hidden, which means it is difficult to show it in a systematic way. As the Spirit works in the soul and through seven gifts that empower and strengthen Christians in the way of holiness, the second part of the article describes each gift individually. After this the author offers some insights and conclusions in the final part: the gifts of the Holy Spirit are not noticeable in the lives of many baptized Christians because these people may not be open to such a course of action of the Spirit. )n addition, many believers do not know or have forgotten that these gifts really exist. Therefore, at the end of the article the author encourages devout Christians to remind their fellow believers that in their inner being there is the hidden treasure of the Holy Spirit and that this needs to be brought to the surface so that it can enrich them and others. If they succeed, they will become inwardly freer, more faithful to Christ, more responsible and more morally mature.

Manifestari ale Facultatii de Teologie ortodoxa din Arad desfasurate in anul 2015

Author(s): Filip Albu / Language(s): Romanian Issue: 01-03/2016

“Ilarion V. Felea” Orthodox Theology Faculty of the “Aurel Vlaicu” University in Arad concluded the year 2015 with a series of academic, spiritual and social events that emphasize the intense involvement of teachers and students in the process of shaping the theological future of priesthood, as well as social-cultural activities, which increases this institution’s contribution to promoting values of the Church not only locally and nationally, but also beyond the country’s borders. In structuring this material, we have managed to gather all own information published in the written and online media (especially websites such as: Basilica and the website of the Archbishopric of Arad, Lumina and Calea Mântuirii publications), laid out in chronological order, resembling an „institutional logbook”.

Prezentari bibliografice

Author(s): Florin Popovici,Florin Iordache,Stelian Gombos,Radu Botis / Language(s): Romanian Issue: 01-03/2016

Sprawozdanie z działalności dydaktyczno-naukowej Wyższego Seminarium Duchownego w Rzeszowie za rok akademicki 2008

Author(s): Andrzej Widak / Language(s): Polish Issue: 16/2009

Wolność w refleksji św. Augustyna

Author(s): Jacek Salij / Language(s): Polish Issue: 1/2015

Augustine rejected the Manichean claim that freedom was something illusory. It was precisely in debates with the Manicheans that he forged his doctrine of evil as a lack of good where it ought to exist. Freedom, necessarily directed toward good and justice, is the opposite of coercion, but concurrently cannot be reconciled with evil and sin, whereas our real freedom is never in discord with the absolute transcendence of God.

The Contribution of the Fathers of the Church in the Development of Biblical Theology. Selected Methods of Patristic Exegesis. Part One

Author(s): Stanisław Pamuła / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2015

Contribution of the Fathers of the Church to exegesis is one of their greatest gifts to Christianity. Without a doubt, their works reflecting on the Scriptures not only include issues relevant to the development of theology but also, have a great impact on Christian Spirituality. This article is the first of two dedicated to patristic exegesis. In this part, the author made a brief introduction on the development of Christian Doctrine with particular attention to J.H. Newman’s theory on the contribution of the Fathers to theology.

Problemy systematyzacyjne związane ze zróżnicowaniem zachodzącym pomiędzy dekretem poszczególnym a reskryptem w Kodeksie Prawa Kanonicznego z 1983 r.

Author(s): Ginter Dzierżon / Language(s): Polish Issue: 3/2015

In the presented study, the author by analysing the content of the definition of legal decrees and rescripts codified in can. 48 and 59 §1 of the CIC, pointed out that these regulations do not contain any explicit components differentiating these categories of acts. In his opinion, the assumptions contained in the definitions do not fully fit many system solutions formulated in other code regulations.The author of the article proved that the difference between the two categories of acts mentioned in the title becomes clear in their formal aspect because a decree in order to be valid should be issued in a written form. In the case of rescripts, however, the legislator departs from this requirement allowing oral legal effectiveness of this type of legislation. Nonetheless, according to the author, the difference between these two categories of acts is not substantial since, in this case, it only concerns the formal aspect of an act.

Wymiary ubóstwa zakonnego

Author(s): Grzegorz Firszt / Language(s): Polish,Italian Issue: 1/2014

Sulla base della teologia del Concilio Vaticano II e quella postconciliare, l’articolo tratta dei diversi significati della povertà religiosa. Vengono specificate queste dimensioni: dimensione antropologica, dimensione mistica, dimensione fraterna e dimensione apostolica.

Osoba Jezusa Chrystusa istotą eschatologii chrześcijańskiej

Author(s): Janusz Bujak / Language(s): Polish Issue: 22/2015

The aim of the article The Christian teaching and practice in anticipation of Parusia is to show the most important elements of Christian eschatology in a context of errors like millenarism or setting the exact date of the end of the world. In reality, Christians don’t expect the end of the world – something – but the return of Someone, of Jesus Christ, who comes to bring us the ultimate salvation.

Komunia Święta na sposób Wiatyku

Author(s): Robert Kaszak / Language(s): Polish Issue: 22/2015

The specificity of the Holy Communion in the way of Viaticum is receiving Him in the most decisive yet delicate moment of life, for example at the moment of passing from this world into eternity or at least in the short perspective of this moment. Giving and receiving Holy Communion as Viaticum is one of the oldest traditions of the Church. The faithful should receive Viaticum in any danger of death. Not only priests should take care of the fulfillment of this obligation, but also the faithful himself and his family and relatives. In the case of any pastoral and legal concerns the salvation of souls should be the most important so the problem should be always resolved in favour of the faithful.

Zbawczy charakter misterium Bożego Narodzenia. Próba prezentacji dynamicznej wizji wcielenia

Author(s): Bogdan Kulik / Language(s): Polish Issue: 22/2015

Although the work of salvation of man by Jesus Christ reached its climax in His passion, death and resurrection, it began on the reception of human nature by the Son of God. It is witnessed in the Holy Scripture and Tradition which teach that the main objective of the salvific action is to liberate the man from sin and restore him to the fullness of life. Since the destructive powerof sin reveals itself in: 1) breaking off the relationships with God, 2) death, 3) a loss of the meaning of life. These three specific consequences of sin relates to the salvific action of God inthe act of the Incarnation. Salvation has got a dual aspect: it is bestowing the good (the positive aspect) and liberating from the evil (the negative aspect). As a result, the Incarnation of theSon of God includes: 1) offering one’s presence and liberating from loneliness, 2) offering life and liberating from death, 3) offering hope and liberating from meaninglessness. Christmasis the right moment to spread this truth. This celebration ought to be a special occasion to reflect deeply upon the mystery of the liberating meeting of man with God in the newly-born Emmanuel.

Błogosławiona Dziewica Maryja Matka Boga w misterium Kościoła. W pięćdziesiątą rocznicę Konstytucji Dogmatycznej o Kościele „Lumen Gentium”

Author(s): Andrzej Proniewski / Language(s): Polish Issue: 22/2015

Mariology was formed in the Church through the centuries. Mary’s Motherhood initiated from the Incarnation was not only limited to the outright relation with Jesus, but also has embracedthe whole Church community – the Mystical Body of Christ. It has an impact on the believers and shows Mary’s exceptional role in the history of redemption. The article refers to the characteristic Mariology aspects related to three different times: before the Vatican Council II, during it – all the thoughts have been written in the chapter VIII of the Dogmatic Constitution Lumen Gentium, and in a postcouncil theology. The discourse before the council saw Mary leading to the concept of Christ and Mary Ecclesia in which it emphasized her similarity to Christ’s role and the Church prototype (1). The Fathers Council put the Mariology issue in the mystery of Christ and the Church. They made Mary as someone who played an irreplaceable role in the relation to Christ, both historical and mysterious. Moreover, being the Mother of God she is also the spiritual Mother of all who build the Church – the Mystical Body of Christ (2). The postcouncil thoughts about Mary reflect on the existential attitude of all believers and make them more aware of being new to respect life, a woman’s dignity and the family value itself as the union between a woman and a man, and the place of a child’s natural growth (3).

Zadania filozofii w poszukiwaniu prawdy w świetle encykliki Jana Pawła II Fides et ratio

Author(s): Andrzej Symonowicz / Language(s): Polish Issue: 22/2015

Philosophy has always accompanied a human being as the way leading to discover wisdom. The Christian Revelation given by God in the person of Jesus Christ answers to the fundamentalquestions. The article states new tasks which, according to the encyclical Fides et ratio, stay in its serving role regarding theology. The definitions and concepts mentioned in philosopher’swritings enable us to explain the content of the faith as far as it is supported by realism and objectivity. The modern crisis of identity of a human being is connected with the abandonment of legacy of a classical idea that classical philosophy was based on. Nihilism, philosophy of relativism and pragmatism are characteristic features of present mentality but they cannot show the real sense of actuality to a man.

Wychowanie ku dobru – w perspektywie Tischnerowskiej koncepcji człowieka agatologicznego

Author(s): Dariusz Adamczyk / Language(s): Polish Issue: 22/2015

The article concerns issues of education in agathological prospect. Base of this education determines philosophical reflection on a human as a being, which aim is entire development towards the fullness of humanity. This reflection is taken by Joseph Tischner. His concept of agathological human is concentrating on realisation and concentration of axiological „I”, as a result of relations human to quality. Dialogical meeting between pupil and tutor is significant in this prospect in the process of education, which determines chance on experiencing value and moving towards the goodness. Main tutor responsibilities are necessity of evidencing about goodness and inspiring the pupil to searching creative ways in his life.

Nie taki prosty. Meandry linearnej koncepcji czasu w chrześcijaństwie

Author(s): Zbigniew Danielewicz / Language(s): Polish Issue: 22/2015

The paper discusses the notion of time – one of fundamental importance in Christianity (John Paul II) – interpreting it as linear. The problem lies in the question whether the linear conceptof time exhausts its full doctrinal interpretation. The author looks for the conceptual origins of linear time and pinpoints the crucial sources: the modern scientific revolution (the discoveryof the depths of time stretching from 6 thousand years to 13.7 billion years), post-Enlightenment weakening of the idea of Providence, cultural transformations and exchanges leading tolearning about other perspectives on time. The author is inclined to support the thesis that the linear concept of time as a Bible-based one, and as formulated in the 20th C. by Oscar Cullmannand related to the historic-salvific orientation of modern theology, can only be accepted under some conditions, i.e. once one acknowledges the influence of the aforementioned modern sources on its formulation. These sources broaden the interpretation of the origin of this problematic concept.

Geneza i przegląd psychologicznych koncepcji mądrości

Author(s): Adam Falewicz / Language(s): Polish Issue: 22/2015

This article is an attempt to show the sources and ways of understanding wisdom in the field of psychology. Firstly wisdom is depicted as a phenomenon that has got its source and a specificway of understanding in the philosophy and theology. Subsequently paper presents a history of the development of the concept of wisdom in psychology. Next part refers to selected conceptsof wisdom proposed by leading authors such as Sternberg, Baltes and Labouvie-Vief. This background allows to present Ardelt’s Three Dimensional Wisdom Theory in which wisdom is a understood as a combination of cognitive, reflective and emotional (compassionate) components.