Esegesi patristica di Gv 4,21–24 e il vero culto a Gerusalemme (II parte)

Abstract

The patristic exegesis of Joh 4:21–24 and the true worship in Jerusalem (part II)We continue the presentation of reflection on Joh 4:21–24. (The first part of the study devoted to this theme appeared in “Biblica et Patristica Thoruniensia” 9(2016)4, p. 75–97). The Christian literature indicates that this passage allowed the development of various problems. The pericope in question had many interpretations in the history of exegesis. The writings of Christian authors have intertwined not only the questions of biblical interpretation. We have seen the authors of Antiochene provenance in the various historical-doctrinal contexts (John Chrysostom, Teodor of Mopsuestia and Teodoret of Cyrrus). Instead, on the other side, Cyril of Alexandria was found. Augustin of Hippo is approached to the Eastern Fathers. The use of the terms present in Joh 4:21–24 shows that this text was able to catalyze issues of decisive importance. It was not only exegetical or ritual problems, but also philosophical, historical and spiritual questions. Commentators of this period pointed to the cult “in the spirit and truth” as a characteristic feature of Christianity. However, the early Christian writers also saw the specific implications of this truth and its impact on the Christian’s life.