Poglądy Paula Tillicha na temat kairos a współczesne opracowania teologii pastoralnej

Abstract

Paul Tillich (1886-1965) as a theologian and philosopher with very broad interests made the Greek notion kairos popular and he included it in his considerations of the meaning of history. Unfortunately, his kairology is based not so much on the ancient meanings of this term as rather on philosophical assumptions. Tillich’s views have considerably influenced modern theology, including moral theology. His way of understanding kairos has been uncritically accepted by contemporary pastoralists. This can be seen in studies by F. Klostermann, P M. Zulehner, M. Midaly and S. Lanza.