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Comenius' Consolatory Writings
Salašovič, Ctibor ; Veverková, Kamila (advisor) ; Lášek, Jan Blahoslav (referee)
The submitted work deals with Comenius' consolatory writings. The writings included in the third volume of The Works of Jan Amos Komenský served, in particular, for acquaintance with the consolatory writings. The work examines the subject matter in four parts. At first it explains the historical and personal basis of Comenius' consolatory writings. It shows the brethren priest as a faithful shepherd of the church who in his writings consoles and encourages his sorrowful companions during an exceptionally tempestuous period. It also offers a general overview of Comenius' consolatory literature and a basic description of the individual works, including complementary information. In a special part it focusses on consolatory works as a separate literary genre, their historical development and linkage of Comenius' consolatory works, with emphasis on their theological foundation and practical aim. In the work there is also a literary and theological analysis of a selected consolatory work called Letters to Heaven, in which the author deals with the age-old question of theodicy from the aspect of Christian faith against the background of property inequality. The final conclusion contains a call for a multidisciplinary approach for a comprehensive understanding of the overall range and significance of Comenius'...
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Christ's prototypes in Isaac and Joseph Egyptian
Yahoda, Tetyana ; Větrovec, Pavel (advisor) ; Hřebík, Josef (referee)
Bachelor thesis "Christ's prototypes in Isaac and Joseph Egyptian" shows through hermeneutical principle of spiritual interpretation of the Scripture how two significant patriarch figures of Israel nation - Isaac and Joseph - herald the New Testament image of human Jesus Christ in particular in the context of his redemption of Easter. After a short reflection of the relation between the Old and New Testament the study passes to the analysis of the particular key texts: oblation of Isaac in Gn 22 and the longer and coherent narration about Joseph in Gn 37; 39 - 45, in context with Gn 37 - 50. As to the firs patriarch Isaac, the sacrifice of the son strikes very deeply his father Abraham, but he obeys the word of God. We can see the same obedience also in the sacrifice of the son of God and in the desire of the Heavenly Father that people have faith based on recognition of the truth of God's love. As regards the second patriarch Joseph, the rejected son becomes a promise and hope for the life of many people from different nations and even a reason for a conversion of brothers. The analogy witha Christian soteriology is obvious and intentional.
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Iconographic motifs in František Bílek's work
Matějková, Kamila ; Pech, Milan (advisor) ; Novotná, Eva (referee)
Kamila Matějková: Ikonografické motivy v díle Františka Bílka Abstract The bachelor thesis "Iconographic motifs in the František Bílek's work" is dealing with František Bílek's work, from the iconographical point of view in particular. It divides Bílek's work into thematic groups according to the basic iconographic motifs and attempts to determine from what the author is based. First, the situation of Czech art at the end of 19th and at the beginning of the 20th century and the place of František Bílek's work in that environment is outlined. After that, the attention is focused on Bílek's relationship to art and his individual spiritual conception. Further Bílek's artistic means are explored. The main part of the thesis is focused on the analysis of particular iconographic themes which are present in František Bílek's work. The motif of Christ, the motif of the Virgin Mary, Old Testament motifs, human motive, tree motive and national themes (Hussites, the Unity of the Brethren) are gradually followed. At the end of this work the attention is paid to motifs which are influenced by Otokar Březina's literary work.
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Exclusivity of God's revelation according to the Bible and the relationship to other world religions, namely Buddhism and Islam
Stanko, Ivan ; Liguš, Ján (advisor) ; Bravená, Noemi (referee)
Diploma work "The exclusivity of God's revelation according to the Bible and the relationship to other world religions namely Islam and Buddhism" is about comparison between the Biblical revelation and the basic faith statements of others religions particularly Islam and Buddhism. The work also tries to answer the question if the Bible expresses the exclusivity by itself and in which area the exclusivity is the most significant for the life of believers. The aim of this work is also to look for spiritual principles that could be common with other religions as well as the principles that lead to disconnection between these religions. In the end, the work is concerning the possible ways of inter religion discussion in the context of world religion systems.
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The picture of Jan Palach in czech culture
Jáchimová, Veronika ; Bílek, Petr (advisor) ; Wiendl, Jan (referee)
This thesis deals with cultural image of Jan Palach. It focuses especially on symbols and myths contributing to construction of this image. The main emphasis is given on the concept of sacrifice - the study analyzes comparisons of Jan Palach to archetypes of Jesus Christ and young martyrs. In the second part author analyzes national dimension of Palach's cultural image. She deals with comparison of Palach to Jan Hus and analyzes Palach's funeral as a part of tradition of Czech public funerals - quiet national demonstrations. The methodology of the study is discourse analysis, which is applied not only on texts (fiction and nonfiction), but also on photographic and film footage.
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Christ as Head and Source of Christian Marriage. Exegesis and theological relflection on Eph 5,21-33
Zemánková, Kristýna ; Brož, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Ryšková, Mireia (referee)
The Abstract In her work the author deals with Christian marriage whose source and ideal is Christ in his relation to the Church, as it is presented in the paraenetical text of Eph 5:21-33. After the circumstances of the origin of the Letter has been presented, the author analyzes the paraenesis on the marriage itself applying the Historical and Literary Criticism, further she emphasizes its message and in this way points to the permanent relevance of the studied biblical text. This basic source is thereafter used as the point of departure for reflections on different fields as the theological anthropology, the sacramental theology and moral theology, and finds in them the affirmation of dignity and uniqueness of the marital bond and the inspiration for the fruitful life in marriage. Finally the consequences of the text for the spiritual theology are studied, for in the life of Christian spouses the spiritual life plays important role. The author emphasizes also the contribution of the biblical exegesis for development of theological research and points to the importance of interconnection of singular theological disciplines for the integrated vision of the studied reality.
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The Cross in Changing of Times and its Significance in Ancient Society
Roule, Radek ; Lášek, Jan Blahoslav (advisor) ; Weis, Martin (referee) ; Royt, Jan (referee)
The Cross in Changing of Times and its Significance in Ancient Society The cross is the most widespread symbol appearing worldwide right from the prehistoric times. Though being formed of a very simple shape of two intersecting lines the significance is far reaching. This dissertation looks at the cross both as a sign pointing beyond itself and concentrates on the diversity of its visual appearance. It tries to trace back the possible factors preceding Antiquity influencing the formation of the actual shape in that particular period of history. Although for most part the cross is understood in its connection with the Crucifixion of Christ its history is far more complex beginning in pre-Christian era. The biblical texts present more or less mere allusions of the cross itself. Seen typologically the cross may be understood as the element connecting both Old and New Testament creating a sort of a bridge between them. The careful analysis of the Early Christian documents brings several terms used for the same reality. The most significant are - σταυρός with the Latin equivalent crux and ξύλου (wood) with the Latin equivalent lignum. Later on these give a way to a more general term of σημεῖον (sign) and finally to a symbolic expression "σύμβολον σωτηρίας" (sign-symbol of salvation). The early Christian writers...
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Johannes Amos Comenius - Truchlivý I - IV
KUBISOVÁ, Petra
The aim of this study is to analyze and compare four parts of consolatory writing of Jan Amos Comenius, written between the years 1662 - 1660. Jan Amos Comenius added another two parts ("Řvání hrdličky v rozsedlinách skalních" and "Smutný hlas zaplášeného hněvem božím pastýře") to The Mournful vol I and II. In opening part, the influence of Comenius life experience and political situation on creation of individual parts, is put down my study is also focused on The Mournful´s language, then List Montanovi is analysed. Finally this study analyse individual parts od The Mournful.
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