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Family and kinship. Who cares for the family’s concerns today? Practice obedience and love (in the family), for this is pleasing in the Lord (Colossians 3:18–4:1). In an era of secularisation, individuals have drifted from the familial narratives found in the Bible, prioritising personal over communal interests. This shift prompts theologians to consider how they might use Scripture to address contemporary ethical transformations. The early apologists offer a model for engaging with these changes, having adapted their teachings to the Hellenistic context while infusing them with Christian values. This is exemplified by the “Haustafels” (household codes) in the apostolic epistles, which I examine for their Christian ethos and links to ancient economic texts. These codes’ principles—responsibility and mutual respect—remain relevant and vital for harmonious family and community life today.

Buzogány Dezső (Szederjes, Maros megye, 1957. június 30.) egyháztörténész, folyóiratunk felelős szerkesztője, a Babeş–Bolyai Tudományegyetem Református Tanárképző Karának professzora és a Kolozsvári Protestáns Teológiai Intézet társult professzora nemsokára tölti be 60 életévét. Ezért hadd álljon előttünk eddigi pályafutása és munkássága.