Uwagi na temat relacji Narodu Wybranego do pogan na podstawie 2 Mch 3-7

Abstract

The article discusses the presentation of relationship between offcials of Hellenistic monarchy and Judea and Jews, on the basis of 2 Maccabees. This book discusses this problem from normative point of view. Initial positive relations are destroyed because of political reasons, which are theological background for the author. Variability of monarchs with vulnerability to intrigues are the basic reasons for social anxiety and persecutions. While Antiochus IV Epiphanes has got some positive features, the royal offcials are presented to be the main cause of bad. The opinion on them is always negative. In the theological aspect, the book respects and appreciates some positive features of pagans which enables the existence of pluralistic society and interfaith dialogue. It is possible to repair spoiled relationships, because some pagans keep original kindness, based on the humanistic attitude towards variety and on the high propriety.