Los Sprawiedliwych w świetle Mdr 3,1-12

Abstract

Author of the last book of the Old Testament, writing it in Hellenistic Alexandria at the turn of the century (I adj.-I AD), and assigning his work to Solomon, not only emphasized the importance of his work, but above all, content that is included in it. In Wisdom we find many texts that are looking for answers a question about the payment for the righteous, who remained faithful and unjust who withdrew from Yahweh. One such text is an excerpt 3,1-12, which was in the centre of concentric built Exordium (1,1-6,21). From this passage we learned that the righteous shall be guided by true wisdom, faithful to Yahweh - despite the experience of suffering - and to hold the faith of our forefathers. However, the wicked, the righteous for those who mistakenly rated experience, turned out to be foolish in their belief and attitude in life. They thought of suffering and death of the righteous unfortunately and annihilation. Meanwhile, the just turned out to be truly wise and showed trust in the Lord (v. 9a). Therefore - in spite of the suffering endured - already are in peace (v. 3b), their hope is full of immortality (v. 4b), the great blessings (v. 5a), the day of visitation shine forth (v. 7a), will judge the peoples, reign over the nations (v. 8a), and the Lord will reign over them forever (v. 8b). In the passage Wisdom 3,1-12 hagiographer appeared that God’s retribution is a consequence of human behaviour. The considerations included in Wisdom are innovative look at the issue of retribution, which was clearly shifted to the post-mortem human life fair. It is about the prize and the next life writes a hagiographer, encouraging perseverance in bearing the suffering and earthly life with wisdom.