In his account of the Gospel, Luke highlights the pneumatological action among the various themes addressed. Starting from a context in which the work of salvation was restricted to Israel, it extends to all other peoples through the action of the Holy Spirit, manifested primarily after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Thus, the…
The book of Judges portrays the deplorable conditions of the people of Israel shortly after the conquest of the promised land. Unlike the narrative of the book of Joshua, in Judges one can perceive a widespread decline in the moral, social, and spiritual spheres. Due to the absence of human leadership to guide the people…
The book of Ezra narrates the return of the Jewish people from the Babylonian exile and the consequent reconstruction of the temple in Jerusalem. The core of the narrative is Ezra’s leadership as priest and scribe, who played a crucial role in the spiritual reform of the people of Israel. The theology contained in this…
The Book of Psalms is one of the most sublime works in all of Holy Scripture. In it, the most beautiful and intense expressions of the heart emerge, externalizing feelings in poetic form, whether for praise, imprecation, supplication, or even instruction. Martin Luther affirmed that the Book of Psalms “puts before us not only the…
The account of the Gospel according to Mark contributes significantly to the understanding of Jesus, his life, and his primary mission: to announce the Good News and proclaim that the Kingdom of God was at hand, presenting himself as the Suffering Servant. Through the narrative emphasis on Jesus’ public ministry, it is notable that the…
Biblical reading methods present different ways of interpreting the Scriptures in the light of an objective perspective. The vast majority of studies with this approach use the historical-critical method. In academic circles, some hermeneutical methods have emerged that bring ideological presuppositions to the biblical text, such as psychological critical reading, feminist criticism, and sociological criticism….
The historical-cultural context holds fundamental relevance for the correct interpretation of a given message. The elements that interweave form the identity of a people, including geographical, social, political, religious, and economic aspects, among others. In this text, the historical-cultural context of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians will be used as a reference. It is known…
Theology has gone through various phases over the millennia and has undergone changes according to the culture developed in each era of humanity. The central focus of all Holy Scripture has always been Jesus Christ, the Messiah, who came to redeem the sins of all and bring the Way to eternal life to those who…
