Studia Theologica 2006, 8(2):1-15481
The article in its first part summarizes the up-to-date research about the topic of Clement of Alexandria and New Testament canon and points out the importance of the testimony of fragments of Clement's lost writing Hypotyposeis. In the second part, it investigates the concepts of canon and apocryphal in Clement's work and assures that none of these concepts is used in their current meanings. On the example of Clement's reception of the Gospel of the Egyptians, it shows the author's specific approach toward this writing as a writing of "divergent gospel tradition" and indicates Clements's emphasis on the text interpretation. At the end, it brings a...
Studia Theologica 2006, 8(2):16-24467
The paper shows progress of the rite of Viaticum in the Roman liturgy from the ancient Christian centuries to the time of convening the Second Vatican Council. Then it concentrates on the proposals of liturgical reform of the Conciliar preparatory commission and on the suggestions on this matter from the Conciliar liturgical commission. In its third part, it undertakes the question of the preparation of the new rite of giving Viaticum and finally, it presents the outcome of this component of liturgical reform.
Studia Theologica 2006, 8(2):25-35500
For a Roman Catholic, in addition to the prayers one can say for the sick and dying, the last sacrament is actually the Eucharist (communion) in the form of Viaticum. Among the ancient Greeks, the custom prevailed of giving a supper to those setting out on a journey. This was called hodoiporion. The provision of all things necessary for such a journey, i.e. food, money, clothes, utensils and expense, was called ephodion. The adjectival equivalent in Latin of both these words is viaticus, i.e. "of or pertaining to a road or journey". All, even children who have reached the age of reason, are bound by Divine precept to receive the Viaticum when they...
Studia Theologica 2006, 8(2):36-42731
The article deals with the prayers and liturgical rituals that are used in relation to a person who is dying or has already died. The prayers and canons, that we discuss here, relate to people who have not yet attained the peace, which is offered in the heavenly kingdom and to those that have yet to struggle with death during their final moments.The Greek word "agonia" describes a sporting contest or, in theological terms, a spiritual combat and race. This word is also used in relation to a person who is dying, but still displays signs of life. The dying person is thus in agony and is struggling with death. During this period, the Church offers help...
Studia Theologica 2006, 8(2):43-52403
The text deals with problems of the dialogue about spiritual and religious topics with the present youth. The starting point of the dialogue is considered to be the religious experience of all people. Its specific form among those who do not consider themselves to be believers is called "secularreligiosity". Any type of religious experience an individual goes through is understood as spirituality in the broad sense of the word, and the religious experience, related to a specific religious system is understood as spirituality in the narrow sense of the word. Some religious experiences of young people are very close to the Christian religious tradition;...
Studia Theologica 2006, 8(2):53-61627
The author in his article, written in terms of a general theory of law, reasons how the canon law performs a duty to guarantee freedom for a Christian in the Church, as the secular law guarantees-or more precisely: should guarantee-the freedom of men in civil society. Is the Christian who stands committed, not only to the secular, but also to the canon law, freer-or on the contrary less free-than other people? A significant part of this question is given by the close relationship of law norms and moral norms in the juristic regulations of the Church that is closely connected to its typical differentiation in the canon law of the outer and inner field...
Studia Theologica 2006, 8(2):62-79787
The article attempts to describe sources for the history of Olomouc capitulars preserved till now, especially the fragments of records of Olomouc capitular sessions, conserved in the collection of capitular archives in the Olomouc branch of the Provincial Archives in Opava. One of its aims is to elaborate a provisional list of capitulars of Olomouc canonry at the time of Olomouc bishop Franz Cardinal von Dietrichstein (1599-1636), that would be able to serve as a starting point for subsequent research. Today historiography should not only refine bibliographical data of the list, but also attend to a broader social function of Olomouc canonry, a prestigious...
Studia Theologica 2006, 8(2):80-90590
The article shows the example of christianly motivated social activities during the 19th century in the diocese of České Budějovice. It brings examples of the publication activities of Jan Valerian Jirsík (bishop of České Budějovice, 1851-1883) on social problems, as well as examples of themes from social spheres which were on his initiation processed by clerical pastoral conferences. The themes were related to work at factories and children's employment, the formulation of current social problems, and the social engagement of priests. The article expresses an interest in the introduced problems even before the publication of the document Rerum novarum....
Studia Theologica 2006, 8(2):91-97553
The article is an analysis of the logic of a posteriori modal proofs of the divine existence. A certain general principle of modal proofs is being identified: namely, the inference to some stronger modal ontological status (of the divine being) either seen to ground a weaker modal-existential status or to be incompatible with it. The aforementioned stronger status guarantees the actual existence of such a divine being. The Third Way of St. Thomas Aquinas is used as a departure point for such a general analysis. The general principle of inference is then applied to other proofs; namely, the one found in the works of J. D. Scotus.4 Děkuji L. Novákovi...
Studia Theologica 2006, 8(2):98-120735
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