Mezczyzni i kobiety sa z raju

by Mary Healy

Maybe you have heard of Pope John Paul II s theology of the body and wondered, vaguely, what it is all about. Maybe you have never heard of it until now and are asking, theology of the what? Maybe you’re already familiar with the basics and are ready to incorporate this teaching on sex, love and marriage into your own life.

Whatever your level of understanding, you are probably ready for some good news about sex in a culture littered with the bad news of divorce, adultery, sexually transmitted disease, heartache and loneliness.

This guide is designed to help you appropriate the Pope s astonishing true, lasting love that which humanity enjoyed in the beginning, before the Fall is possible here and now. In nine straightforward lessons, “Men and Women Are from Eden” introduces the reader to the Pope s warm, deeply biblical understanding of God s original plan for men and women, a plan that brings with it healing of mind in regard to sexuality and the body.

Genres: Catholic, Religion, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Theology, Faith, Marriage

Paperback

First published June 15, 2005

About the author

Mary Healy is associate professor of Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. She is the author of Men and Women Are from Eden: A Study Guide to John Paul II's Theology of the Body and co-editor of three books on biblical interpretation: 'Behind' the Text: History and Biblical Interpretation; Out of Egypt: Biblical Theology and Biblical Interpretation; and The Bible and Epistemology. She is general editor, with Dr. Peter Williamson, of the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, a new series of commentaries that interpret Scripture from the heart of the Church, and is author of the first volume, The Gospel of Mark.

Dr. Healy has previously taught at the Institute for Pastoral Theology at Ave Maria University and the Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College, and served for several years as Coordinator of Mother of God Community, a lay Catholic community in Gaithersburg, Maryland. She currently serves as chair of the Doctrinal Commission of International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services in Rome. She speaks at retreats and conferences nationally and internationally on topics related to Scripture, the theology of the body, and the spiritual life.

Reviews

[Michal Lukáč · Rating 5 out of 5]

Veľmi pekná syntéza teológie tela od JP2. Mary Healyová predstavuje krásu ľudskej pohlavnej komplementarity, snubného významu tela, a toho, čo to znamená, že sa v tejto veci musíme “vrátiť do raja”. Kniha je napísaná veľmi systematicky a musím povedať, že cítiť, že knihu napísal niekto z katolíckeho hnutia charizmatickej obnovy - je plná nadšenia a zápalu pre Boží plán pre ľudskú sexualitu. Možno jediná výčitka by mohla byť, že pri niektorých argumentoch (napríklad z prirodzeného zákona) sú tam zamlčané predpoklady, ktoré ako kresťania uznávame, ale pri konfrontácii s týmto svetom nemusia byť až tak univerzálne prijímané. Ale hviezdičku za to nestrhávam, nakoľko je to dané formátom knihy ako krátkeho 100-stranového úvodu do teológie tela, prevažne pre už praktizujúcich katolíkov, ktorá proste nemá ambíciu všetko dopodrobna vysvetliť. Vrelo odporúčam.

[Ellie Shaheen · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing introduction to theology of the body!!! Easy to understand yet so insightful and informative. Will recommend this to anyone who wants to learn more about TOB!

[Maurice Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

In “Men and Women are from Eden,” Mary Healy picks up a theme popularized by John Gray in his “Men are from Mars; Women are from Venus.” Thought a very popular theme, Healy felt that Gray’s catchy phrase lacked a sound Christian dimension. Healy points out that there is more to the human experience of love. “Both men and women desire to love and be loved in an intimate and lasting relationship.” This desire comes from God. If God is not involved in human love, the pursuit of love could end up in disillusionment and conflict.

Drawing upon the works of John Paul II, Healy argues that there is a divine dimension to human love. Every conception involves a man, a woman, and God. God creates a new person, a soul, from nothing and joins that soul to the body generated by the union of man and woman. This is a sacred covenant, endorsed by God by which God continually adds to the human race.

Human sexuality should be chaste and respectful of the other person. It need not be midway between eroticism and prudishness, but should transcend both of these extremes. There is a delicate balance here, one that requires sound thinking.

John Paul II was very well respected for his clear thinking. What he wrote about the human experience of sex and the perils of aberrations of that experience makes for interesting reading. Karol Wojtyla, long before he became pope, recognized that the moral war between good and evil, in our day, focuses on the body, sex, marriage, and the family. This is the battleground where we, today, have to work out our destinies. This book will give you a perspective on human sexuality that is seldom seen in movies or on TV.

[Sára Páralová · Rating 5 out of 5]

,,aby sme pochopili, kým teraz sme, musíme sa najprv vrátiť do raja”

Myšlienky jednotlivých kapitol, ktoré ma dostali do kolien. V úžase k Ježišovým nohám.
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I. Človek je jediná bytosť, ktorá je cieľom sama o sebe a nikdy nesmie byť používaná ako prostriedok k nejakému cieľu. Ľudské telo vraví: ,,Som osoba a mám teda nekonečnú hodnotu. Zaobchádzajte so mnou s dôstojnosťou a rešpektom. Jediná pravá odpoveď na mňa je láska."

II. Pomoc, ktorú muž potrebuje, je skôr niekto, kto by mu pripomínal a pomáhal naplniť najhlbší cieľ jeho života: milovať. Muž teda inými slovami potrebuje ženu, aby sa stal plne človekom, práve tak, ako žena potrebuje muža.

III. Boh chce istým spôsobom zvrátiť túto hroznú prekážku [hriech, ktorý nás od neho vzďaľuje] a jeho plány osláviť ľudstvo neboli skazené navždycky.

IV. Žiadostivosť si nie je vedomá skutočnej dôstojnosti a vzácnosti ľudskej osoby, ktorú telo zjavuje.

V. Vzdať sa manželstva pre Krista má cenu práve preto, že manželstvo je samo o sebe také dobré. ////
[V nebi] budeme mať účasť na vnútornom živote Trojice.
(*mindblown Sára sounds*)

VI. A ako sa ženích teší z nevesty, tak sa tvoj Boh bude tešiť z teba.
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Mária prijala Boží dar, jej snubné zjednotenie s Bohom bolo také úplné, že počala samotného Syna Božieho. Buď ako Mária, počni Boha - sprav mu miesto vo svojom srdci.
(*speechless Sára sounds*)

VII. Žiadne manželstvo NA TEJTO STRANE VEČNOSTI nie je dokonalé.
(*speechlessness intensifies*)

VIII. Ľudské telo hovorí jazykom, ktorého ono nie je autorom.
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Pokiaľ majú veci fungovať, je potrebné s nimi zaobchádzať v súlade s ich prirodzenosťou.

IX. Boh pozýva každého z nás, aby sme si zvolili dobro, i keď pri tom riskujeme. Volá nás k tomu, aby sme do každej dimenzie sveta, v ktorej žijeme, prinášali povzbudivé posolstvo evanjelia o živote. Máme tak konať neúnavne, vytrvalo a s neotrasiteľnou vierou v konečné víťazstvo vzkrieseného Pána.
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Celá Teológia tela stojí na tom, že Boh, povedal: „Nie je dobre byť človeku samému." (Gn2,18) a na tom, že žiť v spoločenstve je našou jedinou úlohou. A presne tak odporúčam čítať túto knihu. V spoločenstve, v skupinke, vo dvojici.
V spoločenstve osôb sa krása a veľkosť Trojice najviac ocení. Pretože práve vtedy sa jej najviac podobáme.

[Margo · Rating 2 out of 5]

Original humanity (creation) > fallen humanity (fall) > redeemed humanity (coming of Jesus) > glorified humanity (second coming)

We are our bodies

Concupiscence - a disorder in which our desires incline us towards sin
Eros - romantic sexual love, green towards what is good and beautiful,
Ethos - true moral or ethical values
Agape - self-giving love

Purity is the glory of the human body before god
Marriage is the bib;e’s deepest underlying symbolic key for expressing the relationship between god and man

IVF demeans the meaning & beauty of human sexuality and offends the dignity of children conceived in this manner
No one is born homosexual, sexual union is not possible with people of the same sex and this is a visible sign that union is between a man and a woman. And there are health risks. It’s not wrong to be homosexual.

Children are the supreme gift of marriage.

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a great introduction to Pope John Paul's Theology of the Body. In it, Healy shows us how we are meant for love and truth and that we are beautiful gifts of God. We are able to live out our purpose in life when we are truthful and honourable to the gift of life and love. Healy is insightful and visual in her descriptions. A great starter to the very big topic of "Theology of the Body".

[Morgan Hagar · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 ⭐

While I appreciate what this book was trying to do, I found that it didn't really have much to add to the text of Theology of the Body and simply repeated a lot of what has been said in other sources. I also didn't agree with the way in which the author addressed certain topics. There were a couple points I disagreed with as well that I don't feel lined up with the teaching of TOB.

[Sengole Gnanaraj · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very short, bible based presentation of TOB.

[Maya Lane DeGala Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book about life and living the Theology of the body!

[Kirsten · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a study guide to John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. It is a simple and clear book that can be read in an afternoon or longer as a group completing the study guide components. It covers the revolutionary catholic theology on sexual love by Pope John Paul II. Healy frames the theology of the body in the beginning of the book with the following chapters – Original humanity – paradise, Fallen humanity- the period between the end of paradise and Jesus coming, Redeemed humanity – where Jesus gave his life for our sins and Glorified humanity – paradise again. Within those chapters we are presented with the concept that the body matters, not as an object but one that not only houses our spiritual selves but is in itself both sexual and spiritual. We need to learn to give and receive love in accord with the nuptial meaning of our bodies. Whether you are married, single or celibate the way you view and use your body is crucial to your relationship with the Triune self. Lust, adultery, contraception and divorce are ways that disorder sexual love. The book focuses on marriage, Pope John Paul II suggested that there has been a deterioration of healthy marriages and a misinterpretation amongst Christians of the type of the relationship there should be between married couples. He stated that instead of suggesting women only defer and subjugate to their husbands that there should be a mutual submission, where each put the other before themselves therefore finding horizontal love together and in finding this being open to new life, then as a consequence finding vertical love with God’s creative love. There is the need to find chastity within the marriage or celibacy through the right ordering of their sexuality. One point which rang true was the question- how to achieve this? Pope John Paul II suggested that we should be open to receive God’s love and not necessarily be busy chasing it through tasks. We have God present in our bodies and if we start small we can reclaim that spiritual order of our sexuality.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

TOB- 500 stars. This book just didn't strike me, though. The Christopher West "Theology of the Body for Beginners" was more what I was looking for.

[Texasaggiecatholic · Rating 5 out of 5]

great introduction to Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body

As a young, recently married Catholic, I have been introduced to Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body, but some of the literature can be quite intimidating. This is essentially an introduction to the Theology of the Body written as a study. I suppose it could be used for groups, but I have found it to be a great book for individual study, complete with Scripture passages, quesitons for reflection and spiritual exercises. You'll want to have a Bible handy while reading as well. I highly recommend this book for Catholics young and old, married or single. Actually, I recommend it to anyone, Catholic, Christian or not who is seeking the truth about human dignity. I have since given this book as a gift to my younger brother who recently married and to my parents who just celebrated their 40th anniversary. I want more people to know about Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body because it has changed my life and my marriage.

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good introduction to the late Pope's theology of the body. The book is written in a simple style that should be accessible to the average reader. However, I felt that it stayed on an introductory level, even in cases where it could have gone deeper. I think it would have been beneficial to read this as part of a study group, which appears to be the author's intention.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

As I continue to study JP2's Theology of the Body, I find peace. This teaching runs much deeper than explaining the Church's positions on sexuality/chastity. This is about nothing less than the meaning of life. It's a complete anthropology of man. Study this theology, and the truth about the human person will set you free.

[Pete · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent overview of Theology of the Body. Challenges the reader in every sentence to greater holiness and love of spouse. I plan to re-read this book in a year and will probably get a lot more out of it. Very dense and very readable at the same time.

[Riko · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simple, practical, inspiring.

[Michael Canganelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

This should be required reading for all couples preparing to marry!

[Edward C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book. Highly recommend (and there are digital versions). Review...perhaps...to come.

[Brian Boothe · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are looking for the best and most authentic book on JPII's Theology of the Body, look no futher. Excellent!

[Louis · Rating 3 out of 5]

could of been worse i had to read for school