Język łaciński w teorii i praktyce

Abstract

The Vatican urges seminarians to learn the ancient languages of Latin and Greek. They are still relevant and have a great impact on our science and culture, not to mention their pedagogical role. They are needed to keep the high level of historical, philosophical and theological studies. Unless we deepen the study of classical language we will loose a radical part of our tradition. There are a lot of the spiritual masters which have not been yet translated into the vernacular. In Poland for example only 60% of the writings of St. Augustine have been translated into Polish. The article promotes Greek and Latin showing by expressions, proverbs and phrases how far they are popular and how important for general knowledge and general education.