In the master’s thesis entitled “The Image of the Family in the Bible: The Understanding of Marriage in the Light of Genesis 2:24 and Ephesians 5:21–33, and the Dilemma of Infertility as a Trial of Faith and Science”, the author observes how the biblical image of the family is shaped in close connection with the theological understanding of marriage as God’s gift and a lifelong vocation. The author emphasizes that the historical background is crucial for understanding the changing perspectives on the family—from the patriarchal period, through Paul’s eschatological outlook, to the modern understanding of the equality of husband and wife before God and the law.The author highlights the importance of exegetical study of selected biblical passages, in which the thematic and metaphorical aspects of marriage are analyzed. He mentions the contrast between husband and wife, the symbolism of “one flesh,” and the theological value of the gift of a child as the center of marital communion.The author points out that several questions remain open, especially the painful dilemma of married couples who long for children but cannot have them due to infertility. At the same time, he stresses that authentic respect and love between spouses—modeled on Christ’s love for the Church—are essential for marriage.In his final reflection, the author links biblical anthropology and the theological understanding of marriage with the moral-theological and bioethical dimensions of contemporary medical solutions. He concludes that technological progress must be embraced as a beneficial tool, to be used responsibly and in accordance with ethical norms, so that it does not become an instrument that undermines the dignity, unity, and sacred nature of the gift of life.
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