Definitie & Betekenis van "pastoral"

pastoral

BIJVOEGLIJK NAAMWOORD

pastoraal, pastoraal beleid

related to or characteristic of the duties, setting, or concerns of a Christian minister

Example

The pastoral duties of the minister include counseling parishioners and conducting religious services.

She attended a pastoral retreat to reflect on her spiritual journey and recharge.

He received pastoral care from the church community during a difficult time in his life.

pastoraal, landelijk

related to the lifestyle, traditions, or environment of herdsmen, typically associated with raising sheep or cattle

Example

The pastoral landscape was dotted with grazing sheep and peaceful meadows.

She enjoyed reading pastoral literature depicting idyllic rural life and nature.

The pastoral scenes in the painting captured the tranquility of countryside living.

related to a peaceful and simple countryside life, often seen as idyllic and rustic

Example

The pastoral painting showed a quiet farm with green fields and grazing cows.

She loved books that described pastoral scenes with rolling hills and quiet streams.

Their weekend cabin was a pastoral retreat away from the busy city.

Pastoral

ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD

pastorale, pastoraal muziekstuk

a musical composition that evokes rural life

a type of poem that depicts rural life, nature, and the simple pleasures of country living

What is a "pastoral"?

A pastoral is a poem or literary work that idealizes rural life and nature, often portraying the simplicity and beauty of the countryside. This form typically features shepherds or rustic characters, exploring themes of love, innocence, and harmony with nature. Pastoral poetry often contrasts the challenges of urban life with the tranquility of rural existence, celebrating the natural world and its rhythms. The style is characterized by its gentle tone and vivid imagery, allowing readers to escape into an idyllic setting.

pastoraal, pastorale brief

a letter from a pastor to the congregation