The Biblical Mind Where Is God? Eucharist, Trauma, and Divine Presence in Poland (Ela Wyrzykowska) Ep. #227
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Nov 20, 2025 Dr. Elżbieta Łazarewicz-Wyrzykowska, a Polish biblical scholar, dives into profound questions of divine presence stemming from her experiences in war-torn Warsaw. She discusses her unique approach combining Hebrew scriptures and psychology, particularly how Catholics identify the Eucharist as a primary representation of God's presence. Elżbieta also highlights the influence of Mikhail Bakhtin on interpreting disobedience in the Book of Amos, bridging her literary roots with theological insights to explore complex intersections of faith and trauma.
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Growing Up In A City Of Ruins And Renewal
- Elżbieta grew up in Warsaw amid visible war ruins and a rebuilt old town that made her initially embarrassed but later proud.
- She describes Warsaw as a phoenix city rebuilt after the Warsaw Uprising and Nazi destruction in WWII.
Early Encounters With Historical Trauma
- She recalls bullet marks and tanks during martial law, noticing trauma in her grandmother's reactions as a child.
- Elżbieta connects visible urban scars to intergenerational psychological effects in Polish society.
Generational Trauma Becomes Visible With Psychology
- Elżbieta emphasizes that Poland's communal trauma is becoming clearer now as psychological knowledge spreads.
- She argues contemporary awareness allows different generations to recognize and address long-standing trauma patterns.
