In recent years an increasing scepticism has arisen concerning the Deuteronomistic character of the Book of the Four (Hos, Amos, Mic, Zeph). Many themes and motifs have been regarded as “inspired” by or “oriented” towards the Deut and DtrH, but not exclusively Dtr. redaction. Hosea 1*, the beginning of the composition, however, has been neglected in this respect. Unlike 2 Kgs 9–10, which reflects a positive view of Jehu’s fulfilment of Yhwh’s command at Jezreel, Hos 1 condemns him for the bloodguilt at the same place.

The anthropological challenges and perspectives. of the missionary image of man, in particular on the pastoral vocation. In this study, we scrutinize whether the revolutionary changes in mission theology suggested by David Bosch three decades ago have indeed taken root in the distinct context of Transylvania, through a blend of theological and philosophical discourse. Simultaneously, we endeavor to make sense of the rapid transformation occurring globally and within our own borders, interpreting it through contemporary anthropological theory and aligning it with missiological insights.

Preaching as an instrument for teaching Christian doctrines. In the last three decades, Transylvanian society and church members have experienced a shift toward secularisation, particularly within the Reformed Church. This trend has made it difficult to engage with younger congregants drifting from organized religion. Despite this, there’s a vital need to re-emphasise Christian teachings, especially considering the current state of the Hungarian Reformed Church in Transylvania, where many lack a deep understanding of biblical and Reformed doctrines.

Péter levelei múlt századbeli rehabilitációja a szöveg és hagyomány kapcsolatának feltárására is kihatott. A szakirodalom megállapítása szerint nincs az Újszövetségnek még egy olyan levele, amely annyira támaszkodna a hagyományra, mint Péter első levele.1 Ebben a tanulmányban azt vizsgáljuk meg, hogy mit jelent ez a megállapítás az 1Pt 5,8–9 vonatkozásában. Tehát célkitűzésünk az 1Pt-ben ábrázolt ördögkép hagyományanyagának vizsgálata a szövegkörnyezetben elfoglalt helyének és szerepének figyelembevételével.

In diesem Beitrag wird der Frage nachgegangen, welche Faktoren dazu geführt haben könnten, dass bestimmte Prophetenschriften als Traditionsliteratur weitergegeben wurden. Diese Frage wird am Beispiel des Hoseabuchs beantwortet.

Apostle Paul and the Scriptures. An overview of current research and the price of progress. Among Dezső Kállay's biblical studies, the letters of the apostle Paul appear with special emphasis. Paul’s interpretation of the Scriptures was deeply rooted in the active Scriptural tradition of his era, not isolated in hermeneutical vacuum. The Scriptures represented not just the written text but also its interpretation, thus the Israelites’ faith was likened to both a solid foundation and spiritual sustenance, as they “drank from the spiritual rock” (1 Cor 10:4).

Works of Protestant reformers in the collections of the Lutheran High School in Mediaș. Since 2018, our research has been conducted in the historical libraries of Transylvania, focusing on the works of fifteen Western European Protestant theologians, known as reformers, who were active in the 16th century. At the Lutheran Gymnasium library in Mediaș, we discovered 58 theological texts by these authors. This number is representative of the average size of the collections we have examined.

Ebben a tanulmányban igyekszem röviden bemutatni, hogyan használta fel Gárdonyi Géza a Láthatatlan ember című regényében Priszkosz rétor történeti művének fennmaradt részleteit. A két részesre tervezett írásnak ez az első része a követjárás bemutatásával és az Attila ellen szervezett összeesküvést bemutató szakaszok összehasonlításával foglalkozik.

Jelen tanulmányban a szükségszerűség és esetlegesség fogalmait elemzem. Duns Scotus filozófiai teológiájának kontextusában keresem a kapcsolópontokat a harmadik évezred multikulturalitásával. A kapcsolatiság teológiai megalapozásnak a lehetőségét keresem az isteni akarat és szabadság abszolút végtelenségében egyrészt másrészt az emberi szabadság és akarat kontingenciájának a feszültségében. Ebben a feszültségben Isten kommunikál személyessége és önkinyilatkoztatása révén. Jézus központi szerepe az ember számára nem kontingens az egyház önmagában kontingens.

Do Christians need to be socialists? Karl Barth and socialism. In this article, the author deals with a “shadow side” of the life and work of Karl Barth. From the perspective of many Eastern and Central European people who have experienced “real” socialism, the right to ask the question posed in the title is evident. It examines under what influences Karl Barth’s inclination towards social democracy and socialism arose. Three circumstances are mentioned: 1. The traditional Swiss solidarity and social sensitivity for the cause of the weak and oppressed.

This chapter examines the formation and development of Unitarian liturgy and worship practices from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Despite the absence of a sixteenth- and seventeenth-century order of service, a hypothetical reconstruction of the Unitarian order of service is attempted using the earliest Unitarian hymnal. Using reliable written sources such as published prayer and hymn books and early ecclesiastical regulations, supplemented by synodical resolutions, the challenges of reconstructing a unified Unitarian liturgy are presented.

Ma már senki sem olvas könyvet. Hát még egy 900 oldalas dogmatikát? (Nemrég egy angol nyelvből lefordított ezeroldalas regényt olvastam.

Bibliolog as scriptural interpretation. Modern “midrash” as a possible method in catechesis. This research delves into the bibliolog approach to interpreting the Holy Scriptures, a technique often termed as “modern midrash” and not widely recognised in Hungarian-speaking regions. Originating from America, bibliolog diverges from the European tradition of bibliodrama or Biblical drama, focusing instead on a narrative-driven method.

The hermeneutics of István Tőkés. Following the First World War, the theological stance of the Transylvanian Reformed Church underwent a significant shift. Faculty members at the Reformed Theological Faculty of Cluj-Napoca embraced a “confessional, biblical, constructive” approach, realigning with core Reformed principles, and subsequently, in 1925, they began to follow Karl Barth’s New Reformed theology. István Tőkés, a New Testament professor at the Protestant Theological Institute in Cluj from 1973 to 1983, was mentored by these teachers.

A Hegyi Beszédben az emberek egymáshoz fűződő viszonyát ugyanaz a komolyság, mélység és radikalitás határozza meg, mint az ember és Isten kapcsolatát. Az antitézisek számolnak azzal, hogy a tanítványok Isten országának polgáraiként nem mentesülnek a gonoszsággal való konfrontációtól. Az erőszakkal való találkozásokban is meg kell mutatkoznia annak, hogy a tanítvány az Atya akaratának van alárendelve, és a megtorlás jogáról úgy mond le, hogy rábízza azt az Atyára.

Pavel din Tars a intrat în istoria creștinismului ca apostol al neamurilor. A fost un predicator neobosit și un învățător inspirat al Evangheliei lui Dumnezeu, care și-a îndeplinit misiunea cu cea mai mare fervoare și devotament necondiționat până la sfârșitul vieții sale. Cu povestea sa de viață fascinantă și cu experiența sa considerabilă în plantarea și consolidarea bisericilor creștine, el se află astăzi în fața noastră ca un om demn de atenția fiecărui slujitor.

Habacuc 2:4 este un text de o importanță majoră pentru teologia apostolului Pavel. Avem de-a face însă cu un text extrem de dificil (o constatare valabilă de altfel pentru întreaga carte a profetului Habacuc), iar traducerile – sau mai degrabă parafrazele – din edițiile de Biblie sau comentarii reprezintă doar variații interpretative ale textului ebraic. Acest studiu este dedicat impactului și interpretării lui Habacuc 2:4b, în special a conceptului credinței, pentru literatura teologică din epoca Reformei.

The old book collection of the University Library of Cluj-Napoca contains items of mixed origins: The library of the Transylvanian Museum Association, the book collection of the university, the library of the Reformed College o f Orăștie (Szászváros) etc.

Este o senzație teribilă pentru predicatorii practicanți să constate că metodele testate și ani de zile funcționale par să fie învechite, iar tipurile de predicări care păreau altădată eficiente sunt acum întâmpinate cu priviri plictisite și puterea lor de motivare de odinioară pare să fi dispărut. În astfel de momente, pastorii și specialiștii în omiletică încep să caute idei noi și inovatoare, pentru a putea pre-dica cu succes Cuvântul lui Dumnezeu.

Colecția Blaj a Bibliotecii Filialei Academiei Române din Cluj reprezintă un important vestigiu cultural al greco-catolicismului din Ardeal. Nucleul bibliotecii este format din colecția mănăstirii basilitane ctitorite în 1747 cu hramul Sfintei Treimi. În același an a început activitatea seminarului diecezan. Se pare că cele două instituții au avut o bibliotecă comună. Cărțile au fost inventariate pentru prima dată în 1752.

A relációs etika szerint az emberi lét az interperszonális kapcsolatok által formálódik. Az ideális házasság tartós, bensőséges kapcsolat, amely elősegíti a kölcsönös növekedést. A lelkipásztori rítusok (casualia) fontos szerepet játszanak a családi életciklus váltópontjaiban, különösen a kapcsolati kötelékek elmélyítésében. A mai rohanó, elidegenítő társadalomban a valódi szeretet képessége, valamint a házasság intézménye is gyengül. Az értékek relativizálódása hozzájárul a válságban lévő keresztény házasságok számának növekedéséhez.

A tanulmány a 2Kor 8,7–9 homiletikai exegézisével indul. Az első nagyobb egységben az előkészületi elemek kapnak helyet. A perikópa kortörténeti, exegetikai és teológiai vonatkozásainak feltérképezése során közelebbről érintjük Pál és a korinthusiak viszonyát, a jeruzsálemi gyűjtést, és olyan teológiai motívumokat, mint az inkarnáció és az adakozás. A homiletikai exegézist egy karácsonyi prédikáció vázlata követi. A tanulmány utolsó pontjai az istentisztelet alakításához nyújtanak további szempontokat és szemléltetéseket.

Textele sacre conțin pasaje și revelații care ne poziționează în zona limitelor cunoașterii noastre și ne confruntă cu întrebări inconfortabile. Cât de mult putem înțelege despre acțiunile divine? Când recunoaștem că cunoștințele noastre, hermeneutica noastră meticuloasă, logica noastră bine calibrată și chiar dogmele credinței noastre ating punctul lor final? Un exemplu notabil în acest sens îl reprezintă 1 Petru 3:18–22.

Tanulmányomban a 90. zsoltárban előforduló khiasztikus szerkezeteket vizsgálom meg, és megpróbálok válaszolni arra a kérdésre, hogyan jelentkezik ezeknek a szerkezeteknek a hatása a zsoltár üzenetében.

În Vechiul Testament, Regatul de Nord este adesea considerat o regiune vinova-tă în care poporul s-a îndepărtat de Dumnezeu. Cu toate acestea, este notabil faptul că în descrierea întemeierii cultului din 1 Împărați 12, zeul venerat nu este numit, ci doar definit prin faptul că el a fost responsabil de exod. Un alt aspect deosebit de important este că acest cult nu era centralizat, ci Ieroboam a ridicat altare pentru această divinitate în întreaga țară, inclusiv, foarte probabil, în capi-tală, Samaria, unde exista un templu pentru această divinitate.

The textual history of biblical pericopes preserved in more than one version is very complex. Although the stories in Isa 38 and 2 Kgs 20 appear to have originated with some distinctive accents, one can observe a later tendency to harmonise these parallel accounts. Against the background of ancient scribal practices, the current investigation places the wide range of available empirical data regarding Isa 38:8 and 2 Kgs 20:9–11 in a complex network of evidences.

Josephus Flavius és Alexandriai Philón Mózes törvényadói, papi és prófétai ihletettségére alapozza a maga inspirációtanát, s mint ahogyan azt – bár eltérő hangsúllyal – mindenik zsidó kegyességi irányzat vallja, hogy a Tóra vitathatatlanul inspirált és csalatkozhatatlan.