Diakonia - Evangélikus Szemle, 1987
1987 / 1. szám - Summary
95 Diakonia Lutheran Review Summary The first article in this publication, Walter Liithi’s sermon on Luke 11:5— 13, ’The Parable about the Midnight Knocker’ is intended for meditation purposes. (Basler Predigten, 11 Jahrgang. Nr. 4. Basel 1947.) Following a brief survey of philosophy- (ideology) neutral brain-mind theories — „Group Selection, etc.” theory of G. M. Edelman; the „Selective Stabilization” theory of J.—P. Changeux and the authors own concepts on the „Self Organization of Spontaneous Neuronal Activity into Dynamic Activity Structure Patterns” — the author, academician János Szentágothai tries to face the question, whether Christian faith is in need of embracing a philosophical dualism of the Aristotelean-Carte- sian type. His answer to this fundamental question is no. The traditional dualist view is neither necessary nor sufficient — in view of the advances of modern science — provided that our thinking is switched radically towards the concept of information. The essay-type manuscript by editor Imre Veöreös reviews the life of retired bishop József Szabó who died in his 85th year. As active bishop for only four years, between 1948—1952, in a troublesome time for the church, he set an example for the attitude and service of a modern bishop. As pastor in the preceding and succeeding years his sermons and outgoing humanity attracted many. He was a pioneer for the church press, a first class translator from English and German with an artistic literary style in Hungarian. His researches during the last decades of his life into the 19 th century play, Imre Madách’s ’Tragedy of Man’ gained national significance. national service to publish Hungarian literature from beyond the borders. In the previous issue a prominent Publication of the Lutheran Church in Hungary Responsible editor: Dr. Zoltán Káldy Editor: Imre Veöreös Editorial and Publishing Office: H—1088 Budapest, Puskin u. 12. Subscriptions to above address. Published every six months. Annual subscription: 130,— Forints. Hungarian literary historian reviewed the works of Hungarian writers and poets in Romania, more precisely in Transylvania, while in the current issue the writings of Hungarians in Czechoslovakia are reviewed by a likewise well-known Hungarian literary historian, Mihály Czine. Hans Heinrich Schmid, the renowned Old Testament expert in Zurich, who on several occasions made available to us the findings, of his scientific researches (see 1984/1 and 1986 1 issues), now provides interesting insight into the development of biblical faith in the Old Testament. In the course of its long history this faith was always formed and expressed in the midst of concrete historical experiences. Though with its roots in the ancient East, Israel’s experiences with God and the world broke down the barriers of the ancient eastern faith. As the discoveries belong to the basic experiences, biblical faith offers much promise to modern mankind. In his article university professor Robert Frenkl, an actice church elder, analyses the significance of mental hygienie and the right way to conduct life in the perspective of physical health and a healthy relationship with the community. In this connection he points out the role of the churches and the forming power of faith derived from hearing the gospel. János Reisinger, Christian literary historian also versed in the art of music, reviews the work of Heinrich Schütz in whom he recognizes the reviver of the music of the Reformation. He analyses in detail the motet ’Jesus’ Seven Words on the Cross’. The composition culminates in the soaring melody ’it is accomplished’ proclaiming the victorious salvation worked out on the cross. Besides the papers reviewed above also a Table of Contents is included in English and German.
