@article{Bardski_2018, title={Troska Chrystusa o grzeszny Kościół w Komentarzu do Księgi Sofoniasza św. Hieronima}, volume={87}, url={https://czasopisma.uksw.edu.pl/index.php/ct/article/view/2556}, DOI={10.21697/ct.2017.87.4.08}, abstractNote={The first part of the article presents the allegorical interpretation of<br />several passages connected with the sins of the members of the Church<br />according to the Commentary of St. Jerome to the prophet Zephaniah:<br />a. The vain glory and false dignity of priests and bishops (Zeph 1:4); b. The<br />abandonment of Christ’s garments (Zeph 1:8); c. Disrespect for baptism and<br />penance (Zeph 1:10); d. Oppression due to false doctrines (Zeph 1:11, 2:8);<br />e. Sins committed by the representatives of the Church (Zeph 2:9); f. False<br />Christians inside the Church (Zeph 2:14); g. Oppressive superiors (Zeph 3:3);<br />h. Church doctors disregarding the Holy Spirit and the goodness of God. In<br />the second part, the author explores the passages allegorically interpreted in<br />relation to the care of Christ for his beloved Church: a. The light of the word<br />and wisdom (Zeph 1:12); b. Destruction of perverse structures (Zeph 1:13); <br />c. An invitation to communion in love and peace (Zeph 2:1); d. The ”Rest”<br />of those who know the Word of God (Zeph 2:9); e. Commitment to mercy<br />(Zeph 3:10-13); f. The end of the punishment and the gift of joy (Zeph 3:14-<br />18); g. The promise of eternal glory (Zeph 3:19-20).}, number={4}, journal={Collectanea Theologica}, author={Bardski, Krzysztof}, year={2018}, month={lip.}, pages={173–190} }