Communio, 2020, R. 40, nr 4 (212)

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Chrzest Dionizosa? Mit, kult, teatr i wczesne chrześcijaństwo
Nordhofen, Susanne (Wydawnictwo Pallottinum, 2020)
Dionysos is the central figure for the development of the ancient theatre. He is accompanied by women in an ecstatic mood, which are the model for the chorus. Most of the dramatic plots are inspired by myths of Heroes and demigods. Especially the concepts of cyclical time and arche rule tragedy and cultus as well. These influences could be tracked in various elements of the eucharistie liturgy.
Zapowiedzi Męki Pańskiej w starożytnej tragedii greckiej Alkestis Eurypidesa
Tück, Jan Heiner (Wydawnictwo Pallottinum, 2020)
Not only Greek philosophy, but also ancient tragedies offer connections points for the Christian faith. The motive of dying for others can be interpreted as prefiguration of the cross, as the example of the drama Alkestis by Euripides shows. Euripides combines the motive of dying for others with the motive of overcoming death through a struggle. Both motifs can be entangled in Christology: on the cross, Christ took our place to redeem us, in the Descensus ad inferos he showed his saving solidarity with the dead. The act of revelation of the forgiving love of God is thus realized.