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The sermons of the learned Transylvanian bishop Ignác Batthyány (1780-1798) have never been published. In the Archbishop's Archives of Alba Iulia there are several manuscripts of his sermons delivered on the occasion o...

The development of the digital ecosystem has reconstructed the information consumption patterns of society, yet church institutions tend to be trapped in the phenomenon of ecclesiological lag. This study aims to critical...

This paper offers a critique on state formation theories used in the explanation of the rise of the biblical United Monarchy. The last three decades of archaeological and biblical research have shown that there is no fir...

The rise of social media has fundamentally transformed the way the Christian faith is expressed and understood in the public sphere of our time. Christian eschatology and prophetic expectations have undergone a shift in ...

The paper explains the approach applied for the edition of Biblia Hebraica Quinta (BHQ) in the context of previous critical editions of the Hebrew Bible. A concise historical survey presents the progress of the Biblical ...

Background: The role of the church in addressing healthcare disparities, particularly human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and/or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and how pastors’ attitudes influence the devel...

The study is focused on several aspects present in Ambrose’s treatise De paenitentia, namely his ecclesiology with respect to the theology and practice of penance. The primary purpose of De paenitentia was the confront...

Philo of Alexandria wrote about what it meant to be a ‘friend of God’ in relation to key biblical figures. This article explores to what extent Philo’s understanding of the human relationship to God was inspired by...

The prevailing environmental crisis necessitates shifting from anthropocentric to geocentric biblical interpretations, as traditional readings often marginalise creation. Specifically, Psalm 29 presents a theological pol...

The literary interest in Greenland has been growing steadily in recent years. Both the question of the countryʼs secession from Denmark and the handling of imperialism's historical heritage have occupied the public. The...

The interpretation of the phrase “a divine being coming up out of the earth” has long been a subject of debate among biblical scholars, particularly due to the use of the term ’ĕ·lō·hîm in the sense of “divi...

The perception of the Stations of the Cross is constantly oscillating between visual perception and the acceptance of a verbal description. In the beginning, people taking part in historical events (Jesus Christ went to ...

What is the relation between ethical discernment and liturgy? Do Christian rituals provide enough space for ethical thinking? What is the nature of the certainty that discernment in ritual is correct? This study explores...

The recent document of the Congregation for Catholic Education on the question of gender ‘Male and Female He Created Them’ emphasises the importance of the sexual difference for the masculine and feminine identity. O...

This paper re-examines the concept of Missio Dei as a relational fellowship, starting from a theological study of John 17:20–21. In practice, the understanding of the church's mission is often reduced to mere programma...

This article draws our attention to the paradox in understanding the mission of God [missio Dei] as God of both love and justice within the context of war against nations like the Egyptians, the Canaanites, the Assyrians...

The parish is not an outdated institution; precisely because it possesses great flexibility, it can assume quite different contours depending on the openness and missionary creativity of the pastor and the community" (Ev...

The Comma Johanneum (1 John 5:7–8) has been the subject of significant debate within biblical studies and theology due to its explicit reference to the Trinity and its contested textual authenticity. This study critica...

Many nations historically identifying as secular are now transitioning into post-secular societies in which multiple, competing religious and ideological voices shape public life. This shift creates the possibility that ...

This article proposes an unhiding reading of the parables of Jesus, revealing the often-overlooked presence and agency of women in these narratives. Grounded in social-scientific and historical criticism, this methodolog...

The present text deals with two layers of philosophic psychology/anthropology in the works of Thomas Aquinas and strives to examine the mutual relationships and interrelated meanings between these layers while paying par...

Contract as a base for the relationship between a man and a god in the ancient world is a well-known principle, especially at the centre of Christian theology. However, the concept of a cult as a contract can also be see...

Drawing on George W. Savran's analysis of the structure and typology of theophanies in the Old Testament, the present article seeks to identify the essential elements of the biblical experience of God, which together con...

The study focuses on the concept of the 'communio sanctorum' (i.e. the communion of saints) and its liturgical use, addressing important eschatological and ecclesiological questions from an ecumenical perspective. Throug...