Jon Sobrino SJ Libri

The book delves into the profound challenges of doing theology in the context of El Salvador's struggles, emphasizing a responsible and practical approach. It reflects on the sacrifices of figures like Bishop Romero and the importance of responding to real-world conditions rather than abstract concepts. Theologians are called to focus on building God's kingdom and serving the marginalized, fostering a theology rooted in gratitude and the transformative power of the Good News. This work aims to illuminate the intersection of faith and social justice, making it both powerful and uncomfortable.

The book emphasizes the importance of contextual theology, arguing that effective theology must align with the teachings of Jesus while being relevant to its specific cultural and temporal setting. It highlights the distinction between merely contextual theology and what is deemed "great theology," showcasing an example of the latter through its exploration of faith in contemporary contexts. The work serves as a guide for understanding how to faithfully engage with theology in today's world.

Focusing on the figure of Jesus of Nazareth, Jon Sobrino's collection of articles addresses the relevance of Christ in the context of Latin American faith and life. He defends his theological stance against criticism, emphasizing the divinity of Jesus and his connection to the poor and oppressed. This work presents a unique christology rooted in the lived experiences of Latin American Christians, reflecting the historical and social realities they face. The Foreword by Juan Alfaro highlights the significance of Sobrino's approach within the broader theological discourse.

"You ask, 'Who are you?' . . . It would be better to ask the crucified people. They know who we are, who I am--an answer that is not far from another traditional reply: God knows us better than we know ourselves." Jon Sobrino, a Jesuit priest in El Salvador, is one of the original voices of liberation theology and among the most influential and prophetic theologians in the church today. After studies in Germany, he returned to El Salvador, where his immersion in the world of the suffering poor transformed his theology. It was like "awakening from the sleep of inhumanity." From this perspective came a new understanding of Jesus's life, death, and resurrection, and their meaning for the "crucified peoples" of the planet.Sobrino's work was further shaped by his relationship to Archbishop Romero and the other martyrs of El Salvador, particularly his own Jesuit community, who were massacred in 1989. This collection of his "spiritual writings," including many texts translated here for the first time, conveys a powerful understanding of the meaning of discipleship in terms of solidarity with the poor and rejected people of our world.

The provocative title of these essays plays on a traditional Catholic slogan: 'no salvation outside the church'. But as Jon Sobrino notes, salvation has many dimensions, both personal and social, historical and transcendent.

El 6 de noviembre de 1989, pocos días antes de su asesinato, Ignacio Ellacuría afirmaba que la civilización estaba gravemente enferma y que era necesario cambiarla para evitar un desenlace fatal. Este cambio, según él, solo puede ser utópico y esperanzador si se busca revertir la historia junto a los pobres y oprimidos del mundo. En contraposición al sueño de inhumanidad de la civilización del capital, Sobrino presenta la esperanza en la "civilización de la pobreza". A través de una serie de "pequeños ensayos utópico-proféticos", el autor busca desafiar la lógica de la riqueza, afirmando que "fuera de los pobres no hay salvación". Esta afirmación, aunque modesta, implica que sin los pobres no hay salvación. Su desarrollo requiere un enfoque cuidadoso que integre sabiduría, reflexiones y experiencias. La opción por los pobres y la urgencia de "humanizar la humanidad" se analizan no solo desde una perspectiva histórica, sino también teológica, vinculando el reino de Dios y la resurrección de los muertos. Además, el recuerdo de monseñor Romero e Ignacio Ellacuría ilustra cómo hacer teología desde la experiencia de testigos y mártires, quienes reflejan la presencia del testigo y mártir Jesús.

Jon Sobrino zählt zusammen mit Gustavo Gutiérrez zu den bedeutendsten Befreiungstheologen unserer Tage. Seit Mitte der siebziger Jahre bildet die Christologie der Befreiung seinen Arbeitsschwerpunkt. Die Kirche der Armen und die „gekreuzigten Völker“ sind für ihn der soziale und kirchliche Ort, von dem aus Person und Geschick Jesu angemessen gedeutet werden können. In kritischer Auseinandersetzung mit Theologen wie R. Bultmann, J. Moltmann und anderen profiliert Sobrino seine Thesen und legt überzeugend dar, wie sehr die Christologie vom jeweiligen sozialen Ort abhängig ist. Ein systematischer Entwurf von Rang, der die christologische Diskussion maßgeblich beeinflusst.