Studia Theologica 2012, 14(2):1-28527
The article presents an exegesis of John 7:25-30. This passage from the Scriptures contains Jesus' debate with the Jews in Jerusalem during the Feast of Tabernacles. The essential question of the debate concerns Jesus as the Messiah. This is challenged by Jerusalem citizens on the basis of the "messianic dogma", the unknown origin of the Messiah. In addition, the pericope contains the first of four affirmations of Jesus in which he proclaims that he knows God the Father (John 7:29, 8:55, 10:15, 17:25). Jesus affirms his knowledge of the Father, his own being from the Father, as well as his mission. Thereby, he exposes the deepest mystery of his own...
Studia Theologica 2012, 14(2):29-55824
The article acquaints the reader with the eminent catholic Austrian biblical scholar and orientalist Johann Jahn (1750-1816). Born in Moravia, he taught the Old Testament and oriental languages in Vienna. His brilliance was recognized throughout Europe by both Catholic and Protestant scholars. He faced various problems due to opposition from certain scholars in Hungary and also because of the new educational reforms imposed by the Emperors Joseph II, and Franz I of Austria. He influenced various generations of students of biblical theology in the Austrian empire.
Studia Theologica 2012, 14(2):56-73691
Karel Statečný was undoubtedly one of the most prominent figures in the early history of the Czechoslovak Hussite Church and a mainstay of the Hussite theological faculty at the time. Unfortunately, he has not been granted the publicity he would certainly deserve. In this study the author presents the results of further archive research about Karel Statečný, this time as a student of the diocese theological school and alumnus of the seminary in České Budějovice. The archive materials have shown that he was a very talented and hard¬ working student and that he achieved excellent results, which predetermined his further studies, doctoral degree and...
Studia Theologica 2012, 14(2):74-98723
The study elaborates on the relationship between practical theology and sociology of religion. It is based on the concept of the relationship between theology and other sciences presented in the documents of the Second Vatican Council. Apart from reflecting on both fields, mainly among Czech authors, it formulates the potentials and limits of this relationship.
Studia Theologica 2012, 14(2):99-117838
This article responds to critical notes in Vaclav Klaus's book European Integration Without Illusions (2011) and attempts to outline the historical and content development of the concept of subsidiarity in the context of Catholic social doctrine. It describes its particular aspects and connections, ways of use in the tradition of the social encyclicals and in the area of Catholic social thought. The article comes to the conclusion that the concept of subsidiarity is a formal principle which is filled with a varied content. Its use in documents of the European Union and in discussions about European integration is therefore problematic. It also suggests...
Studia Theologica 2012, 14(2):118-132529
The study deals with one of the youngest translations of St. John Chrysostom's Eastern liturgy into Czech. The translation analysed represents an innovative act not only within the Eastern Orthodox Church, but also outside it, and for many reasons has been accepted in different ways. The study also aims at providing space to critical voices and endeavours to discuss these views in the context of theory and practice of translation. Equally, it strives for an complete analysis of the linguistic-translatological characteristics of the translations by Marek Krupica and Jiří Stránský. One of the important factors of the concerned translation by Krupica...
Studia Theologica 2012, 14(2):133-152529