The Principle of Mercy by Jon Sobrino
The essays in Sobrino's latest collection bear on one of the most pressing signs of the times: the existence of a crucified people, the poor and oppressed of our world, whose suffering presents Christian faith with an urgent demand - that we take them down from the cross. Writing from the Salvadoran context, he presents a theology of mercy, reflecting on the principles of mercy and solidarity as the mode of Christian witness and discipleship in a world of conflict and suffering. In a personal introduction that sets the tone, Sobrino describes the evolution of his own thinking under the impact of the Salvadoran reality. Part One focuses on the essential character of mercy, and on the importance of shaping the mission of the church and the task of theology. Part Two analyzes the crucified reality of the Third World with specific reflections on salvation, forgiveness, and the grace of being forgiven. Part Three presents two manifestations of mercy: the reality of priesthood and solidarity. Finally, in a moving Afterword, Sobrino focuses on his martyred fellow Jesuits of the Central American University, a group who paid the ultimate price of mercy.
Sobrino, Jon: - Jon Sobrino, S.J., teaches philosophy at the Universidad Centroamericana Jose Simeon Canas in San Salvador. He worked closely with Archbishop Romero. Sobrino's other books include 'Christology at the Crossroads', 'Jesus in Latin America', and 'Spirituality of Liberation'.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780883449868 |
| ISBN 10 | 0883449862 |
| Title | The Principle of Mercy |
| Author | Jon Sobrino |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orbis Books (USA) |
| Year published | 1994-09-20 |
| Number of pages | 199 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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