Studia Theologica, 2024 (roč. 26), číslo 4
Boží hnev či hnev bohov? O hneve pripisovanému Bohu (božstvám) a o jeho význame v antických a biblických textoch
Anger of God or Wrath of the Gods? A Brief Consideration of the Anger Attributed to God(s) and its Meaning in Ancient and Biblical Texts
Andrej Démuth
Studia Theologica 2024, 26(4):1-20 | DOI: 10.5507/sth.2024.039623 
The current study focuses on the issue of anger in ancient and biblical texts. The author initially analyzes various angry gods and considers the ‘logic’ of God’s anger. It pays special attention to the understanding of anger in Homer’s Iliad and shows that anger aimed at social justice is understood as good, while self-centred anger is always an issue. The author also analyzes Bible verses attributing anger to God, but also those in which Scripture speaks about our need to manage our anger. Anger is depicted here as a moral but also an amoral emotion, depending on whether we leave place for God or if we take God's...
Kněz jako prostředník na cestě k zbožštění v učení Řehoře Naziánského
The Priest as Mediator in the Way to Divinization According to the Teaching of Gregory the Theologian
Taras Klok
Studia Theologica 2024, 26(4):21-33 | DOI: 10.5507/sth.2024.041514
The article presents the teaching of Bishop Gregory the Theologian about the priesthood (ἱερωσύνη) as a mediation between God and people intending the divinization of people. Based on some of Gregory’s writings, especially his Homily 2, the author considers how Gregory came to the priestly ministry and сonducted it in the fourth-century context and some of Gregory’s biographical data. Special attention is paid to Gregory’s theological understanding of the main functions of priesthood and the terminology he uses for their description. The author also discusses Gregory’s requirements...
Poslední z Kassiánových Rozmluv a její význam pro mnišský život
The Last of Cassian’s Conferences and its Significance for Monastic Life
Marta Lucie Cincialová
Studia Theologica 2024, 26(4):35-49 | DOI: 10.5507/sth.2024.044526
The last of Cassian’s Conferences may be regarded as the culmination of his spiritual teaching. In the 24th Conference, Cassian develops the theme of the inner and outer dimensions of ascetic mortification and the experience of relationships with those closest to the members of the communities, i.e. their parents and relatives. Cassian also arrives at a balanced assessment of the two forms of monastic life: in a hermitage and in a cenobium.
Soteriologické kategorie v hlavních spisech M. J. Scheebena
Soteriological Categories in the Main Works of M. J. Scheeben
Veronika Řeháková
Studia Theologica 2024, 26(4):51-82 | DOI: 10.5507/sth.2024.032429
This study aims to present the soteriological categories by which Scheeben explains the salvific work of Jesus Christ, which, together with the primary purpose of the Incarnation, are key to understanding the doctrine of salvation of any given theologian. The author of the study first focuses on the contemporary context of Scheeben’s soteriology and its main features. Next, there is a consequent discussion of an important point of reference for the entire soteriology, which is the primary purpose of the Incarnation and the effects of salvation. In the third, central part, the author focuses on soteriological categories, first in general and then...
Encyklika Pacem in terris: 60 let poté
Encyclical Letter Pacem in terris: 60 Years Later
Jan Polák, Petr Vnučko
Studia Theologica 2024, 26(4):83-114 | DOI: 10.5507/sth.2024.038507
The aim of this article is to discuss the encyclical of John XXIII Pacem in terris in a broader context. The authors want to acquaint the reader with its preparation, editorial changes and other circumstances of its publication. They introduce the main protagonists involved in the creation of its working version, summarize the main points of the content, and point out the significance that this celebrated document played in the decades following its publication, especially in the question of the so-called Ostpolitik of the Holy See in Czechoslovakia in connection with the activities of local priests who were in thrall to the regime and...
Mystagogie ve službách křesťanského sblížení
Mystagogy in the Service of Christian Reconciliation
Pavel Hödl
Studia Theologica 2024, 26(4):115-134 | DOI: 10.5507/sth.2024.042486
In this article, I present the reflections of several modern theorists of mystagogy. Although they apply their own, confessional point of view, they strive for mystagogy, which is biblical and ecumenical in nature. Cesare Giraudo, a Catholic, has a surprisingly broad concept of mystagogy, compared to ancient models. It is not primarily a subject of academic research, but a theology of the people and for the people; it is a shared experience and should lead the faithful not only to instruction, but above all to active participation. The proper preparation of every mystagogue is knowledge of sources, biblical, patristic and liturgical. Giraudo’s...
Smiech a humor v kresťanstve
Laughter and Humour in Christianity: A Philosophical Reflection
Ľuboš Rojka
Studia Theologica 2024, 26(4):135-156 | DOI: 10.5507/sth.2024.036493
Laughter and humour are integral parts of human life, including Christian life. In antiquity, Greek philosophers like Plato generally condemned laughter, considering it a manifestation of a loss of self-control. Similarly, early Christian thinkers, inspired by Plato and the Scriptures, perceived laughter negatively. In contrast, Thomas Aquinas, influenced by Aristotle, attributed a positive role to laughter and humour, highlighting their potential educational function and importance in maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Søren Kierkegaard believed that humour is an essential part of Christian life, marking the transition from the ethical to the...
Nábožko 4.0: Výzvy digitální kultury náboženskému vzdělávání
Religion 4.0: the Challenges of Digital Culture for Religious Education
Tomáš Cyril Havel
Studia Theologica 2024, 26(4):157-179 | DOI: 10.5507/sth.2024.045664
The article describes the relevance of the paradigmatic change in the context of the development of digitality. It presents how the Church and society, the two bodies who are the guarantors of (religious) education, deal with it. It highlights some relevant scholarly studies and names specific challenges that (religious) education should take note of. These issues are anthropological, pedagogical and spiritual/religious culture. The search for answers to them points the way for the future of religious education.
Tělesnost a výchova
Corporeality and Education
Martina Kočerová
Studia Theologica 2024, 26(4):181-199 | DOI: 10.5507/sth.2024.046491
The paper presents the partial results of an empirical investigation, focusing on the description of the education emphasized by churches in relation to corporeality. The empirical investigation focused on the perspective of selected Christian churches (Roman Catholic Church, Czech Brethren Evangelical Church, Czechoslovak Hussite Church) through church documents and commentaries in church newspapers during the period from 1917 to 1970 in the Czech Lands. Research has shown that cultivating the body and corporality is an art, which does not belong to the natural equipment of man, and man is equipped with this art in the process of education. Church-emphasized...
Recenze, Studia theologica 26, č. 4 (2024)
Jiří Kašný, Ondřej Havelka
Studia Theologica 2024, 26(4):201-210382