Biblical references in catecheses about the Holy Mass by Cyril of Jerusalem

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ID21298858
AuthorsNorbert Widok (0000-0001-6829-2933, ul. Drzymały 1a, 45–342 Opole , Poland, corresponding author)
Year2022
Volume115
Issue3
Pages1083-1114
Publication date2022-09-01
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueByzantinische Zeitschrift (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0007-7704 • E-ISSN: 1868-9027
PublisherWalter de Gruyter GmbH (PUBLISHER • DE)
DOI10.1515/bz-2022-0051
OpenAlexW4300967351
LanguageEN
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Cyril of Jerusalem is one of the very important witnesses of faith in the East in the fourth century. He is the author of the Catecheses, which contain the content of the catechumenal and mystagogical teaching in Jerusalem. They are an excellent example of how to transmit Christian doctrine to candidates for Christianity and confirm it in the newly baptized. However, the basic method used by Cyril to convey his message is the use of biblical texts. The present study will show the motivation for using biblical references in two mystagogical catecheses on the Eucharist, i.e. Catechesis 22 and Catechesis 23. Their author emphasizes the formation of deep faith and Christian formation of the spirit in the audience. The analysis of the content of these catecheses also shows the principle of the catechist invoking biblical texts based on the active or passive involvement of participants in the liturgical rite. Secondary reasons for the use of quotations or paraphrases from the holy books of the Bible are also highlighted

Art · Catechesis · Christianity · Doctrine · Early Christianity · Eucharist · Faith · Literature · Liturgy · Rite · Theology · Biblical Studies and Interpretation · Classics · Historical and Linguistic Studies · Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies · History · Philosophy

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