Tolerance of the idolaters or Christ’s radicalism? The dilemma of the members of the Church in Pergamum (Rev 2:14–17)

Authors

  • Karolina Olszewska Wydział Teologiczny, Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12775/BPTh.2016.013

Keywords

Balaam, Nicolaitans, Pergamum, repent, Revelation of st. John

Abstract

From the analysis Rev 2,14–17 we can say that Church in Pergamum ‘hosts’ and tolerates people committing the sin of idolatry. That sin applies to both external and internal human attitude. This thesis is confirmed by the example took from the story of Balaam, referred by the sacred author. The sin of idolatry can be a good impulse for repent. In return to the baptismal identity helps this radical change of life. This is illustrated in Rev 2,17 by symbols: the hidden manna, the white stone and the new name.

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2016-12-19

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OLSZEWSKA, Karolina. Tolerance of the idolaters or Christ’s radicalism? The dilemma of the members of the Church in Pergamum (Rev 2:14–17). Biblica et Patristica Thoruniensia. Online. 19 December 2016. Vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 41-54. [Accessed 6 July 2025]. DOI 10.12775/BPTh.2016.013.

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