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The article is an attempt to analyse the influence of Christ's resurrection for the reinterpretation of his activity by his disciples. In the first two sections biblical scenes are examined which demonstrate the initial misunderstanding of Jesus’ activity by his disciples and its reinterpretation after the resurrection. The third point focuses on the analysis of the verb “to remind” (gr. mimnos- komai),...
The subject of interest in the article is the problem of human identity, in which there is a possibility of discovering a postulate of complementarity of “existence” and “understanding”. Hermeneutic interpretation of that complementarity is confronted by the question whether it is possible to understand human identity in its historical existence. Philosophical hermeneutics, being conscious of how...
On the grounds of the analysis made by the author of the elaboration one can notice a strong tendency to the relativisation of truth performing in the context of the pluralist theology of religion. Representatives of the aforementioned trend want to question the objective character of truth. Such actions are aimed at leading to the statement that all religions are equally exceptional. To clearly understand...
The interreligious prayer for peace and justice which Pope John Paul II initiated in Assisi in 1986 filled many with enthusiasm and caused storm of criticism. Some talked about the beginning of a new era in interreligious dialogue, others accused the Pope of syncretism and weakening of the Christian identity. In this article an attempt is made to assess theologically the prayer meetings in Assisi...
This article based on Avery Cardinal Dulles S.J. ecclesiological thought shows temporal dimension of catholicity of the Church. It is one of the lines of argumentation for the structural credibility of the Church, which demonstrates that the Church as a structure and in its structure preserves Divine Revelation and communicates it in time and space to everyone. Article shows catholicity of the Church...
This article sheds some light on the heralds of death existing in the beliefs of residents of Włodawa. The given publication derives from ethnographic surveys carried out in the area of the city and its surroundings. The whole article is divided into three sections. The first paragraph describes omens originating from nature. The behaviours of the livestock, such as dogs or horses, bear significant...
The article is an attempt to answer the questions: How to renew the Church? What means can a reformer use? On the basis of a book by H. Kung: The Council, Reform and Reunion, the author suggests that the link between divine and human elements in the Church causes a danger of deformation. That is why there is a constant need for renewal. The reform should follow four steps: (1) feeling pain because...
Deklaracja Soboru Watykańskiego II Nostra aetate na temat stosunku (habitudo) Kościoła do religii niechrześcijańskich miała przełomowe znaczenie dla katolickiej teologicznoreligijnej refleksji nad religiami. Przede wszystkim dała ona impuls dla rozwoju teologii religii jako odrębnej dyscypliny naukowej, której problematyka stała sie również przedmiotem zainteresowań Magisterium Ecclesiae. Status metodologiczny...
This paper presents a new perspective on theology, especially the theology of religions, proposed by the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC). The key concept is the harmony, striving toward which firmly inscribed in the religious concepts of Asian philosophical point of view. Understanding of harmony was outlined in the Eastern religions and the perception in the perspective of redemption...
Pluralistic theology of religion is getting more and more popular in Poland. This kind of theology deals with such questions as: Are all religions equal? Does Christianity surpass all these religions? Is there any way to state clearly how one should relate to Jesus Christ today' word that strikes a balance between these two extremes? No set of questions concerns Christian theologians more today. No...
The aim of this article is to show the customs and rituals associated with the marriage ceremony in the parish of Rudna Wielka, near Rzeszów. The article consists of three points. These relate to: civil wedding and a church wedding, preparing of the newlyweds for the wedding ceremony and the course of the wedding Mass. This study is based on information obtained from ethnographic fieldwork on wedding...
American theologian Avery Dulles applies models to show different aspects of God's selfcommunication. But all models of revelation he integrates by using the idea of the symbol of participation, which is the external reality by which God reveals Himself to people. According to Avery Dulles revelation is the activity of God who gives Himself to a man through revelatory symbols and communicates his...
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