Teologická reflexe (Theological Reflection) is a peer-reviewed journal for theology that has been published continuously since 1995 (archive of the issues from 1995–2023). It publishes the results of original research in the fields of biblical studies, systematic, historical, practical and ecumenical theology, theological ethics and church history, as well as philosophy, religious studies, social work and other disciplines where they have an overlap with theology.
The journal focuses on the reflection and interpretation of biblical and Christian tradition, the experience of Christian faith, the processes of its communication and faith-motivated action in present and past social contexts. In addition to original research studies, it also publishes scholarly review articles and book reviews.
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TEOLOGICKÁ REFLEXE, Vol 31 No 1 (2025), 17–33
Církev jako „Kristovo tělo“?
[The Church as the Body of Christ?]
Petr Macek
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14712/27880796.2025.2
published online: 02. 06. 2025
abstract
This study explores the relationship between Christology and ecclesiology by examining the various meanings of the term body of Christ. It focuses primarily on the metaphor’s usage in the New Testament epistles, where it serves as a key image for understanding the nature and identity of the Church. The paper offers a historical overview of its interpretation and pays particular attention to recent reflections by Protestant theologians on what this metaphor implies about the way in which the community of faith represents the risen Lord in the world.
keywords: Body; Christ; Eucharist; metaphor; community
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ISSN: 1211-1872
E-ISSN: 2788-0796
