scholarly journals Jan Paweł II wobec badaczy antyku chrześcijańskiego

Vox Patrum ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 50 ◽  
pp. 241-247
Author(s):  
Wiesław Dawidowski
Keyword(s):  
Thomas Aquinas ◽  
The Third ◽  
John Paul Ii ◽  
Third Millennium ◽  
Critical Method ◽  
The Cross ◽  
John Of The Cross ◽  
Main Message ◽  
Theology And Philosophy ◽  
The Church

Anyone undertaking a task to describe an attitude of John Paul II towards scholars of antiquity faces two problems: the innumerable mass of people he met throughout his life carrier and his personal scholar path which was not primarily patristic. He went from John of the Cross, Thomas Aquinas, Max Scheller towards contemporary phenomenology. Yet, „the Polish Pope” was gradually getting more and more interested in patristic studies. This article is a short study in Wojtyla’s understanding of the work, the method and the tasks of contemporary patrologists. In an allocution to the representatives of the Institute Sources Chretiennes, John Paul II declared that the development of patristic studies stayed in the bottom of his heart, for a credible formation of Christian intelligentsia, must always appeal to the fathers of our faith. Consequently, he considered patristic scholars’ work, as a bridge between life giving sources of theological knowledge i.e. Holy Scripture, Tradition of the Fathers and still unknown bank of the third millennium. Holy Father appraised and highly estimated historical-critical method applied in patristic studies. To understand the meaning of dogmas, the relation between the Holy Scriptures, Tradition and Magisterium, the Church cannot withhold from studies in antiquity. Humility, patience and perseverance are the most distinguished Christian virtues that should characterize scholars of antiquity. To a certain degree, Pope’s esteem towards patristic scholars, was noticeably accentuated by numerous nominations of the most distinguished patristic scholars to the honor of episcopate. The main message that John Paul II implicitly directed towards contemporary scholars of antiquity seemed to concentrate on pastoral dimension and reduced to a one phrase. If there is anything that, in the deformed and chaotic world of contemporary theology and philosophy, could restitute harmony and balance, it is the teaching of the Fathers of the Church.

Listening for “The Silence of the Night”: Reading Kevin Hart’s “The Voice of Brisbane”

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 357-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lachlan Brown
Keyword(s):  
Fifth Century ◽  
Close Reading ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Cross ◽  
John Of The Cross ◽  
The Voice ◽  
Yves Bonnefoy

AbstractThis essay undertakes a close reading of Kevin Hart’s poem “The Voice of Brisbane” alongside three pertinent voices. The first voice belongs to Yves Bonnefoy and concerns his translation of the French termévidence. Taking into account Hart’s own admiration of Bonnefoy, this essay contrasts the kinds of experiential and poetic claims that the two poets make. The second voice belongs to St. John of the Cross. Hart’s poem owes much to the kinds of mystical meditation that St. John advocates. The third voice belongs to Synesius of Cyrene, a fifth-century Platonist and bishop, whose poem “Awake My Soul” bears an uncanny resemblance to the pattern of Hart’s work.

Theological Considerations—Hermeneutical, Ecclesiological, Eschatological Regarding Memory and Reconciliation: The Church and the Faults of the Past

Horizons ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 136-151
Author(s):  
Bernard P. Prusak
Keyword(s):  
Social Context ◽  
Exact Form ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Past ◽  
Third Millennium ◽  
The Church

AbstractThis article analyzes the International Theological Commission's Memory and Reconciliation: The Church and the Faults of the Past (MR). The document offers methodological reflections about how to proceed in implementing Pope John Paul II's call for the church to ask for forgiveness for past offenses at the dawn of the third millennium of Christianity. MR thus seeks to clarify “the reasons, the conditions, and the exact form of the requests for forgiveness for the faults of the past.” The article raises some specific concerns regarding the three operative distinctions that MR proposes to be applied: between the holiness of the church emphatically differentiated from holiness (and sinfulness) in the church; between church and social context in making historical and theological judgments; and between magisterium and authority in the church (that allows MR to explain how behavior contrary to the Gospel by persons vested with authority in the church need not imply involvement of the magisterial charism).

scholarly journals Teologiekroniek: Die relevansie van teologie in millennium drie

2001 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 191-197
Author(s):  
S.J. Joubert
Keyword(s):  
Endangered Species ◽  
Constant Pressure ◽  
The Third ◽  
Theological Discourse ◽  
Third Millennium ◽  
Theological Study ◽  
To Come ◽  
The Church

The ever growing emphasis on specialization in theological circles, coupled with constant pressure on theological researchers to come up with new theories, have, in many cases, turned theological study into an esoteric undertaking with no direct or indirect relevance to the church or society at large. In order to avoid the "museum of endangered species" that looms around the corner for a self-sufficient, highly specialized theology, theological research must, once again, take the church seriously as an eventual participant in the theological discourse. Theologians must learn to popularise their findings and to open new windows on God for people of the third millennium.

scholarly journals Sendingwetenskap vir die derde millennium - Deel 1

1998 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
P.G.J. Meiring
Keyword(s):  
The Third ◽  
Third Millennium ◽  
Unique Nature ◽  
The Many ◽  
Point Of Departure ◽  
The Church

Missiology for the third millennium Not only missions, but also the study of the Science of Mission, Missiology, continually finds itself under close scrutiny. Reacting to the many questions in this regard, the author reflects on three main themes: 1) What place - if any - should be awarded to Missiology within a Theological curriculum?; 2) What constitutes Missiology's unique nature and content?; 3) Which are the challenges facing missiologists on the eve of the Third Millennium? Referring to the last theme, five specific issues to be published as Part Il of the article in a next edition of this magazine, are tabled: Missiology's theological point of departure, its relationship with the church, its context (in this case, Africa), the quest for a relevant agenda, and the methods it chooses to apply.

scholarly journals Mission Challenges in the New Millenium

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fransiskus Irwan Widjaja ◽  
JONI MANUMPAK PARULIAN GULTOM
Keyword(s):  
The Third ◽  
The Bible ◽  
Missionary Movement ◽  
The World ◽  
Third Millennium ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Mission Movement ◽  
The Church ◽  
New Millennium

This paper is an analysis of various collective resources to consider new challenges in the world of mission. Throughout the third millennium, Christianity was faced with historically enormous goals and opportunities. The missionary activity is more than two centuries old. It appears that God moved His people in the event of a great wave of spreading the gospel to various parts of the world. This missionary movement has made it possible for the gospel to be accepted and heard by thousands and even millions of people representing various tribes, ethnicities and cultures. The Bible is translated into hundreds of languages and dialects. according to the phenomenon observed above, today the Church and Christianity are fast paced changes in this era actually raises a hope of the birth of a new mission movement in the challenges of the new millennium. This paper aims to provide a missiological overview of the possibility of a new missionary movement emerging.

scholarly journals Die etos van die Hervormde Kerk in die derde millennium

2015 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Johan Nel
Keyword(s):  
Special Interest ◽  
The Third ◽  
Reformed Church ◽  
Third Millennium ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Church

The ethos of the Reformed Church in the third millennium. This article aims at revisiting the ethos of the Netherdutch Reformed Church of Africa. There are concerns over the vast numbers of members, especially young members that leave the church. Special interest is taken in view of the ethos of the church in the third millennium. The author was curious about the understanding of members of the church as far as the ethos is concerned. A study which included two different groups within the church indicated that further investigation and research are inevitable in order to broaden the view on the future of the church even more. Factors such as the opinions of members of the church regarding the ethos and the question whether the understanding of the ethos has any impact on the declining of membership numbers could contribute to this debate.

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