Kim jest άνθρωποκτόνς w J 8, 44?

Abstract

Author in his article tries to answer on the question – who is the άνθρωποκτόνς in John 8, 44? A carefully analysis of John 8, 44 within the context of its Semitic background allows to discern various possibilities for its interpretation. In fact, in the history of exegesis we can distinguish three proposals regarding the identity of the άνθρωποκτόνς in Jn 8, 44. 1) the Demiurge (the father of the Devil); 2) the Devil; 3) Cain – the murderer of his brother Abel (Gen 4, 2-16). Author makes an overview of the argumentation which support the diverse proposals about the origin of the άνθρωποκτόνς. Analyzing the textual evidence author can reconstruct the stages of the textual development of Jn 8, 44. Indicating textual connections between Jn 8, 37-44 and 1Jn 3, 8-12. 15 he makes conclusion that both texts were produced by the same school.