Biblijno-teologiczne podstawy kapłaństwa

Abstract

One of the sacraments of the Church established by Jesus Christ is the sacrament of priesthood. The author presents the understanding of priesthood, at first in the Old Testament, then in the New Testament, and discusses the paramount rulings on priesthood of the Magisterium of the Church. In this article, the biblical roots of this notion are explored, and subsequently its understanding in a contemporary perspective is examined. This understanding bases on scientific findings of biblical scholars; however, in certain places, it is supported by personal analysis of contemporary documents of the Church.