同在樂園裡－從臺南鹽水聖神堂壁畫討論天主教本地化議題

Abstract

本論文從臺南鹽水聖神堂出發，藉由聖堂裡的壁畫進而講述天主教本地化的思想。首先介紹聖堂內部的擺設和構局，並探討本地化的理論。構思這些壁畫的主題的主事者是在鹽水堂區服務長達二十三年的李少峰神父，他的本地化思想表現在這些壁畫上，例如中國的殉道聖人、苦路中漢服裝扮的耶穌等，而吾人在其中亦可以觀察教案等歷史脈絡和社會結構。 論及本地化在臺灣，就必須從天主教在臺灣的歷史發展談起，從天主教第一次來臺傳教迄今，本地的傳道員和教友扮演了相當重要的角色，他們做為天主教與臺灣社會的中介，透過彼此的交流讓天主教更融入本地社會。而長期在鹽水天主堂隸屬的臺南教區擔任主教的成世光，他的思想體系是研究本地化思想的良好素材，然而受限於出身背景和時代，其與李少峰神父的本地化概念並不符現代臺灣社會的需求。因此，本地化的思想應從這塊土地出發，具體地實踐關懷社會，就如同白冷會在臺東的傳道工作一樣，深深植基使人感念。

The research and observation from Yenshui Holy Spirit Church in Tainan, and the church murals depict the inculturation of Christianity. The research starts from the interior design and decoration of Yenshui Holy Spirit Church, which portray the theme of Christian Inculturation. Father Lee Shao-Feng, who constructs the theme of church frescos, has been ordained as a priest and serves Yenshui Holy Spirit parish for 23 years. The church frescos reflect the concept of inculturation from Father Lee Shao-Feng. For instances, the saint in china history or suffering Jesus in Chinese costume. Readers will perceive the history of religious persecution and the elements of society. To discuss Christian Inculturation in Taiwan, it’s vital to flash back the history of Catholic movement in Taiwan. The local priests and the Baptist put a lot effort since Catholicism preaches in Taiwan. They connect Catholicism and the society in Taiwan. By sharing the different culture and religion, Catholicism is more acceptable to locals. Bishop Cheng Shi-Guang, who served in Tainan parish which belongs to Yenshui Holy Spirit Church, his conception gives us the best way of comprehending Christian Inculturation. However, bishop Cheng Shi-Guang is narrowed his studies to specific living background and generation. His theory and Father Lee Shao-Feng’s ideal of Inculturation can’t meet our needs now. Therefore, Christian Inculturation supposed to start from recognizing the need of the society and to adapt itself to the changing world. As the way Societas Missionaria de Bethlehem (SMB) preaching the word of God in Taitung.