Theologia perennis. O poznaniu teologicznym

Abstract

Faith, which, by its very nature, wants to know the One it loves, results in theology – a love-inspired rational reflection on its own content. Hence, it is the guarantee and the motive for the permanence of theology as a cognitive eff ort, humbly and courageously reaching the Mystery of God Himself, who is the first to be known as the truth to the one who seeks for love and to subject what they see to the judgement of reason. In confrontation with the contemporary concept of epistemology, which considers only mathematical and natural cognition to be scientifically practised, theology convinces about the limits of reason and the methodologically necessary role of living, ecclesiastical faith. Such instrumentarium ensures a unique synthesis of objectivity and subjectivity in the cognitive process – the knowledge of the truth about reality demands personal involvement. Theology, which in fact values human reason, allowing it to reach out to the reality of the highest rank – God Himself – appears to be a great opportunity for today’s mankind, plagued by spiritual and intellectual confusion.