Elementy religijne w Rejowym opisywaniu faz życia człowieka

Selected religious elements used by Rej to describe phases of human’s life are presented. Religiousness becomes visible in Rej’s work because: − he has a deep conviction that belief in God is very important in human’s life and that people should submit to God which in the linguistic sphere infl uences both lexical and syntax determinants used for persuasion (use of names of religious values, 2nd person singular and 1st person plural forms of verbs provoking for refl ection or appealing for improvement of life); − he uses the Bible as an authority – biblical statements are referred to as a proof of veracity of content of his work; − he refers to specifi c biblical characters, situations and expressions, uses religious vocabulary and forms religious comparisons. Those planes (which is understandable) spread also to Rej’s descriptions of childhood, youth, adulthood and old age.