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The Portrait of Isaac in Genesis 27: Between Synchronic and Diachronic Readings of Patriarch’s Character

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Rozonoer A.

Verbum Vitae

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2022

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vol. 40

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issue 2

375-385

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Modern critical reception characterizes patriarch Isaac as a particular character type: the schlemiel. This article provides a tour through the cumulative evidence for this comedic read, focusing on Genesis 27, the blessing of Jacob. It provides a revised narratological and literary context, arguing that Isaac’s fivefold questioning demonstrates not confusion, but awareness: he knows exactly which son is in front of him. The paper presents an alternative narratological and literary context for Isaac, framing his questions in terms of the editing process: a synchronic reading of Isaac’s acumen is corroborated by evidence from diachronic reading. The redaction history of the Isaac material in chapter 26 yields a number of points suggesting the dependence of the Abraham material on the Isaac narrative. A number of features indicate a stronger, less subordinate Isaac figure based on the earlier tradition revealed by a complex transmission history than the image arising from the mainstream synchronic reading of chapter 27 seems to depict.

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Response to “Mark Harris as a Naturalistic Theist” by Piotr Bylica

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Harris M.

Filozoficzne Aspekty Genezy

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2016

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vol. 13

267-273

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In this paper, I respond to a recent published analysis of my work by Dr Piotr Bylica, which characterises me as a “naturalistic theist”. I suggest that Bylica’s analysis takes this approach in order to fit my thought into his own “levels of analysis” scheme, but that it does not accurately represent my own theistic beliefs. I further argue that this process has resulted in the loss of important nuances in my work on areas such as miracles, dualism, and biblical interpretation.

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Second Thoughts on Naturalistic Theism and Model of Levels of Analysis: A Response to Mark Harris

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Bylica P.

Filozoficzne Aspekty Genezy

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2016

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vol. 13

275-285

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I shall show that Dr. Harris’ study of biblical scholarship is treated in a very serious manner in my paper, as it is the element identifying him as a representative of naturalistic theism (NT). NT is a position that has been recognized in the literature on science and religion for several years. Dr. Harris’ commitment to the rule of methodological naturalism in the natural sciences, as well as his lack of evidence for the limits of using it in his hermeneutical analysis of divine action, makes his academic papers represent the main assumptions of NT. Model of levels of analysis (MLA) helps to show the empirical character of accounts of divine action as an important part of the traditional theistic interpretation of this action, and scepticism towards such an interpretation as a main characteristic of all advocates of NT.

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Starotestamentalne „zaświaty” jako mundus inversus

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Paszko P.

Polonia Sacra

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2021

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vol. 25

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issue 2

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The ancients’ imagination of what the afterlife looked like can be interpreted differently. This paper shows what Old Testament beliefs were about “the beyond” against the background of the universal human concept known as mundus inversus (“world upside down”). This idea is not only well suited to present some biblical texts in a wider cultural perspective, but thanks to its universal and interdisciplinary character, it can be a starting point in research for new directions in biblical interpretation. In fact, “the afterlife” is commonly perceived as a “world turned upside down”.

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Poglądy starożytnych na temat życia pozagrobowego mogą być poddawane wielorakim interpretacjom. Niniejszy artykuł prezentuje wyobrażenia o „zaświatach” obecne w Starym Testamencie na tle uniwersalnej koncepcji, zwanej mundus inversus, czyli „świat na opak”. Idea ta nie tylko dobrze nadaje się do ukazania w szerszej perspektywie kulturowej poszczególnych fragmentów biblijnych, ale dzięki swej powszechności i interdyscyplinarnemu charakterowi może stanowić punkt wyjścia w poszukiwaniu nowych kierunków interpretacji biblijnej. Życie pozagrobowe powszechnie jawi się człowiekowi jako „świat odwrócony do góry nogami”.

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O obowiązywalności wczesnych dekretów Papieskiej Komisji Biblijnej

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Chaberek M.

Polonia Sacra

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2020

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vol. 24

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issue 4

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The early „Responses” of the Pontifical Biblical Commission ranked as doctrinal statements and their purpose was to delineate the boundaries of Catholic orthodoxy in Biblical studies. The decrees have never lost their formal status even though they have been nearly universally abandoned by theologians. In 1955 an anonymous article was published whose goal was to diminish the authority of the “Responses” and present them as outdated. However, there was no ecclesiastical authority of any sort behind the article. Today we need to see the documents as the testimony of the ever-actual Church Magisterium according to the principle of hermeneutics of continuity promoted by Pope Benedict XVI.

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Wczesne „Odpowiedzi” Papieskiej Komisji Biblijnej miały rangę dokumentów doktrynalnych, a ich celem było wyznaczenie granic katolickiej ortodoksji w studiach Pisma Świętego. Dekrety te nigdy nie utraciły swojego znaczenia formalnego, choć zostały niemal całkowicie zapomniane i unieważnione przez teologów. W 1955 roku ukazał się anonimowy artykuł, którego celem było ograniczenie autorytetu „Odpowiedzi” i uznanie ich za przestarzałe. Jednak za artykułem tym nie stał żaden formalny autorytet Kościoła. Obecnie wypada spojrzeć na te dokumenty jako na świadectwo nieustannie aktualnego Magisterium Kościoła zgodnie z zasadą „hermeneutyki ciągłości”.

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Die orthodoxe Hermeneutik in ihrem Selbstverständnis gegenüber der historisch-kritischen Methode

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Nikolakopoulos K.

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2014

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vol. 6

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issue 3

473-486

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Different churches have developed over time several concepts of exegesis of the New Testament. From the very first apostolic years, the Orthodox East embraced the delivered interpretation of the Fathers, who always respected the revealing and holy spiritual character of the Scriptures (God-centric interpretation). Prevailing since the Middle-Ages in Western Christianity, on the other hand, has been an interpretative spirit of rationalistic research of the texts which gives priority to historical facts and ignores sometimes the supernatural-revealing intervention of the divine (human-centric interpretation). As long as different understandings of the holy text can lead to divergence from the delivered dogmatic teaching, it is imperative for both sides to know and understand each other better, in order to success an effective convergence. Through the harmonic synthesis of both hermeneutical directions some exaggerations and extreme interpretations could be avoided.

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Hermeneutyka wiary Benedykta XVI – próba syntezy

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Głuchowski R.

Tarnowskie Studia Teologiczne

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2012

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vol. 31

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issue 1

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Benedict’s theological work shows his deep interest of the findings of historical and critical biblical scholarship. This article attempts to show a part of Pope Benedict’s thought at this field. The keyword for this theme is “the hermeneutic of faith”. There are a few steps to understand this. First: the critique of historical criticism as beginning the search for a new synthesis. Second: a question about new hermeneutic based on the historical structure of Christian faith. Third: an asking about a new language (authors of Scriptures as normative theologians). Benedict points out that Scriptures are inseparable united with Church. He represents a deep understanding of the inner logic and necessity of reading of Scriptures from the heart of the Church.

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Biblia i filozofia w konfrontacji Bazylego Wielkiego z apolinaryzmem

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Paczkowski M. C.

Vox Patrum

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2017

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vol. 68

217-241

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This article presents the role played by philosophy and biblical exegesis in controversy with Apollinarius of Laodicea. First of all it tries to present the general context of the dispute, then to develop Basil’s theological thinking and apply it to the problematic Christological field, where Apollinarius directed his challenge. Faced with the anthropological-soteriological problem relating to the defence of the integrity of Christ’s human nature, Basil draws on Stoic and Neoplatonic philosophical tradition. Then, this paper focuses attention on Basil’s interpretation of some biblical passages in the confutation of Apollinaris’ doctrine. Basil had started the controversy by describing Apollinarius as supporter of fabulous theories, which are not based on the Scriptures, and of Judaizing ideas which concerned the eschatological renewal. Generally, the Cappadocian prefers to distance himself from Apollinaris and does not intervene in complete manner on the theological debate. The bishop – monk tries to unmask the errors of the opponents’ theories starting with the correct interpretation of the scriptural passages used by Apollinarius. In some points of his works, the Cappadocian insists that the Savior had a soul capable of feeling and suffering. According to the bishop of Caesarea some of anthropological and philosophical principles used by Apollinaris, along with the distorted reading of biblical texts, revealed the ambiguities and the inconsistencies of his arguments.

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