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listelement.badge.dso-type Item , Guarire dall’arroganza: l’aforisma di Salomone nella Tosefta targumica di 1 Re 5,12–13(Wydawnictwo KUL, 2025) Seu, Mattia; Lamonaca, AndreaThe Targumic Tosefta attributed to Solomon provides an interpretation of the biblical text of 1 Kgs 5:12–13. By analysing the symbolic differences between the two plants mentioned and by interpreting parallel passages in the rabbinic tradition, the study aims to verify whether the Tosefta allows for a theological reinterpretation of the figure of Solomon and his encyclopaedic knowledge. The main novelty is a reappraisal of the figure of the king who, through the aphorism, gives a lesson in humility: a man who becomes arrogant in his great knowledge becomes as sick as a leper, isolated from his context, and can be healed by recovering a humble attitude, like the biblical hyssop, crushed by all. The Targumic Tosefta attributed to Solomon provides an interpretation of the biblical text of 1 Kgs 5:12–13. By analysing the symbolic differences between the two plants mentioned and by interpreting parallel passages in the rabbinic tradition, the study aims to verify whether the Tosefta allows for a theological reinterpretation of the figure of Solomon and his encyclopaedic knowledge. The main novelty is a reappraisal of the figure of the king who, through the aphorism, gives a lesson in humility: a man who becomes arrogant in his great knowledge becomes as sick as a leper, isolated from his context, and can be healed by recovering a humble attitude, like the biblical hyssop, crushed by all.listelement.badge.dso-type Item , Emocje bezbożnych na sądzie eschatologicznym w Mdr 5,1–3 w świetle filozofii stoickiej(Wydawnictwo KUL, 2025) Zieliński, MarcinW artykule zbadano temat emocji, które przeżywają bezbożni w momencie sądu eschatologicznego w Mdr 5,1–3. Nagromadzenie terminów związanych z tematem emocji w tak krótkiej sekcji wydaje się mieć znaczenie teologiczne. Dla zrozumienia sposobu ukazywania bezbożnych konieczne jest uwzględnienie wpływu filozofii stoickiej, w której przeżywanie emocji, a konkretnie cierpienia i strachu, było znakiem braku filozoficznej mądrości. W ten sposób autor ukazuje bezbożnego nie tylko jako godnego potępienia w świetle objawienia biblijnego, ale także jako człowieka krytycznie ocenianego przez stoicyzm, ponieważ działającego pod wpływem emocji. To uleganie emocjom powodowało, że bezbożni nie byli w stanie logicznie wybierać i ostatecznie nie osiągnęli celu swojego życia, którym jest według stoików życie zgodne z powołaniem człowieka, czyli życie rozumne. Ów brak mądrości oraz prześladowanie sprawiedliwego są traktowane jako istotne wady także w kontekście objawienia starotestamentalnego, ponieważ sprowadzają na nich ostateczną karę. The article examines the emotions experienced by the wicked at the moment of eschatological judgement in Wis 5:1–3. The accumulation of terms related to the subject of emotions in such a short section seems to have theological significance. To understand how the wicked are portrayed, it is necessary to consider the influence of Stoic philosophy, in which the experience of emotions, specifically suffering and fear, was a sign of a lack of philosophical wisdom. In this way, the author presents the wicked not only as deserving of condemnation in the light of biblical revelation, but also as people who are critically judged by Stoicism because they act under the influence of emotions. This succumbing to emotions meant that the ungodly were unable to make logical choices and ultimately failed to achieve their life goal, which, according to the Stoics, is to live in accordance with man’s calling, i.e. to live a rational life. This lack of wisdom and persecution of the righteous are also considered significant flaws in the context of Old Testament revelation, because they bring ultimate punishment upon them.listelement.badge.dso-type Item , "Kadzidło pachnące, miód, muzyka". Znaczenie obrazowych porównań w pochwale Jozjasza (Syr 49,1)(Wydawnictwo KUL, 2025) Pudełko, Jolanta JudytaSyrach opisuje króla Jozjasza w Pochwale Przodków (Syr 44–49) w zaledwie trzech wersetach (Syr 49,1–3). Pochwała ta kończy się konkluzją (49,4), która łączy Jozjasza z Dawidem i Ezechiaszem, uznawanymi za jedynych pozytywnych władców Judy. Mędrzec lakonicznie podkreśla wysiłki reformatorskie Jozjasza. Zwraca uwagę na usunięcie pogańskich kultów (49,2) i jego głęboką więź serca z Panem, która wzmocniła cały naród (49,3). Jednak pierwszy werset tej pochwały ma zupełnie inny charakter. W 49,1 mędrzec przedstawia trzy obrazy (kadzidło, miód i muzykę), które odnoszą się do pamięci króla. Celem artykułu jest próba zrozumienia znaczenia tych porównań i zasadności ich użycia w odniesieniu do pamięci króla Jozjasza. Wspomnienie króla i jego imienia staje się pomocą dla przyszłych pokoleń, które mają umacniać swoją tożsamość ludu przymierza poprzez troskę o kult, przyjmowanie Bożego słowa i umiłowanie mądrości Prawa. Sirach describes King Josiah in the Praise of the Ancestors (Sir 44–49) in just three verses (Sir 49:1–3). This praise ends with a conclusion (49:4) that connects Josiah with David and Hezekiah, recognised as the only positive rulers of Judah. The sage laconically emphasises Josiah’s reform efforts. He draws attention to the removal of pagan cults (49:2) and his deep bond with the Lord, which strengthened the entire nation (49:3). However, the opening verse of this praise has a completely different character. In 49:1, the sage presents three images (incense, honey and music) that refer to the king’s memory. This article is an attempt to understand the meaning of these comparisons and the validity of their use inrelation to the memory of King Josiah. The memory of the King and his name becomes a help for future generations who are to strengthen their identity as the people of the covenant through concern for worship, acceptance of God’s word and love of the wisdom of the Law.listelement.badge.dso-type Item , Time Intervals in 1 En. 72:8–32(Wydawnictwo KUL, 2025) Drawnel, Henryk1 En. 72:8–32 contains the monthly scheme of the change in the length of the day and night within the schematic year of 364 days. The scheme uses two basic units to measure the time difference in the length of the nychthemeron between solstices: one ‘part’ and the fraction 1/9. Each nychthemeron is divided into 18 ‘parts’, and the regular factor of monthly variation is one ‘part’. Modern scholarship has failed to explain the meaning and function of the fraction 1/9 and the origin of the division of the nychthemeron into 18 ‘parts’. The first part of this study explains the meaning of the fraction 1/9 in the monthly computus and its relationship to one ‘part’. The second explores the division of the nychthemeron into 18 ‘parts’ compared to Table C, which is part of Tablet XIV of the Babylonian astrological compendium Enūma Anu Enlil.listelement.badge.dso-type Item , Summary Statements in the Gospel of Luke(Wydawnictwo KUL, 2025) Herok, PiotrThis article explores the summary statements within the Third Gospel, with the goal of identi fying which passages qualify as this distinct literary genre. The study begins by reviewing a range of scholarly proposals concerning the number of summaries, drawing from the works of notable exegetes such as H. Schurmann, L. Sabourin, J. Nolland, L.T. Johnson, R.C. Tannehill, D.L. Bock, J.B. Green, S. Grasso, G. Rosse, F. Bovon, W. Eckey, H. Klein, J. Fitzmyer, M. Wolter, and F. Mickiewicz. These scholars present varied perspectives on the defining characteristics of a summary, reflecting the diversity of thought in biblical scholarship. Building on their insights, the analysis establishes precise criteria and systematically applies them to all passages proposed by these experts. Through this rigorous process, eighteen texts in Luke’s Gospel are identified as summaries: (1) 1:65–66, (2) 1:80, (3) 2:40, (4) 2:52, (5) 3:18, (6) 4:14–15, (7) 4:31–32, (8) 4:40–41, (9) 4:42–44, (10) 5:15–16, (11) 6:17–19, (12) 8:1–3, (13) 8:40, (14) 9:6, (15) 9:10–11, (16) 13:22, (17) 19:47–48, and (18) 21:37–38. The study not only classifies these passages but also highlights their thematic unity and functional coherence within the narrative, offering a deeper understanding of Luke’s literary and theological artistry.listelement.badge.dso-type Item , The Hope of Being Similar to God in 1 John 2:28–3:10(Wydawnictwo KUL, 2025) Ledwoń, DawidAmong the three Epistles of John, only the first one explicitly addresses the theme of hope (1 John 3:3), with a particular focus on believers’ likeness to God. The pronouns αὐτός and ἐκεῖνος, used by the author in 3:2–3, are sometimes interpreted by exegetes as referring exclusively to either the Father or Christ. This article offers a resolution that reconciles these interpretations, arguing that the author’s aim, as reflected in 1 John 2:28–3:10, is to present the history of salvation as a unified work of the one God: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The hope of becoming like Him serves an evidently pragmatic function that can shape the believers’ life and potentially inspire even those outside faith to foster social relationships characterised by mutual respect for life, fraternity, fairness and the fulfilment of rights, devoted service, forgiveness and peace. This study employs a synchronic approach, which involves the delimitation of the text and the definition of its structure in 1 John 2:28–3:10, a rhetorical analysis of this excerpt and a discussion focused on the pragmatic function of the paraenesis of becoming like God.listelement.badge.dso-type Item , Być z Boga i widzieć Boga. Główne przesłanie teologiczne Trzeciego Listu św. Jana(Wydawnictwo KUL, 2025) Wojciechowska, Kalina; Rosik, MariuszTrzeci List św. Jana należy do najrzadziej komentowanych pism Nowego Testamentu. Na podstawie zaproponowanej w artykule struktury listu autorzy starają się wydobyć jego teologiczne przesłanie. Koncentruje się ono wokół idei „bycia z Boga” i „widzenia Boga, które w praktyce oznaczają miłość wobec bliźniego ukonkretnioną w przyjmowaniu i wspieraniu wędrownych nauczycieli. Analizy przeprowadzone w artykule każą przyjąć tezę, iż Trzeci List św. Jana powstał niedługo przed Drugim Listem św. Jana. Omówione podobieństwa formalne i strukturalne pomiędzy Drugim i Trzecim Listem św. Jana pozwalają uzasadnić tę tezę. Wiele bowiem wskazuje na to, że w Drugim Liście św. Jana istnieją bardziej teoretyczne nawiązania do praktycznych wątków poruszonych w Trzecim Liście św. Jana, co poświadcza, że kolejność chronologiczna jest odmienna od kanonicznej. The Third Epistle of John is one of the least commented on writings of the New Testament. Based on the structure of the letter proposed in the article, the authors try to bring out its theological message. It oscillates around the ideas of ‘being of God’ and ‘seeing God’, which in practice means love towards one’s neighbour, love expressed through welcoming and supporting itinerant teachers. The analyses carried out in the article lead to accept the thesis that the Third Epistle of John was written shortly before the Second Epistle of John. The discussed formal and structural similarities between the Second and Third Epistles of John allow for the justification of this thesis. Many indications suggest that in the Second Epistle of John, there are more theoretical references to the practical themes addressed in the Third Epistle of John, which attests that the chronological order is different from the canonical one.listelement.badge.dso-type Item , Erich S. Gruen, Scriptural Tales Retold. The Inventiveness of Second Temple Jews, (Jewish and Christian Texts in Contexts and Related Studies 39), (London - New York - Oxford - New Delhi – Sydney: Clark 2024)(Wydawnictwo KUL, 2025) Bejda, WojciechBook review: Erich S. Gruen, Scriptural Tales Retold. The Inventiveness of Second Temple Jews, (Jewish and Christian Texts in Contexts and Related Studies 39), (London - New York - Oxford - New Delhi – Sydney: T&T Clark). Pp. IX+172. $ 103.50 Hb; $ 82.80 PDF. ISBN: 978-0-567-71517-3.