Emotions of the Wicked at the Eschatological Judgment in Wisdom 5:1–3 in the Light of Stoic Philosophy
Marcin Zieliński
The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin , PolandAbstract
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.
Keywords:
wisdom, stoicism, emotions, fear, suffering, eschatological judgmentReferences
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Ks. Marcin Zieliński jest kapłanem anchidiecezji lubelskiej. Po ukończeniu studiów w Wyższym Seminarium Duchownym w Lublinie i dwuletniej pracy na parafii został skierowany na studia specjalistyczne w Papieskim Instytucie Biblijnym w Rzymie. Uzyskał licencjat z nauk biblijnych w 2008 roku, następnie rozpoczął prace nad doktoratem na Papieskim Uniwersytecie Gregoriańskim. Obronił doktorat pod tytułem: "La gioia e la tristezza nel libro della Sapienza" na KUL. Obszarem jego zainteresowań są księgi mądrościowe.
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