Jesus Christ Liberator
Jesus Christ Liberator by Leonardo Boff, published by Orbis Books in October 1978, is a 336-page exploration of contemporary Christology. This edition delves into the significance of Jesus Christ in today’s context, encouraging readers to reflect on the various names and meanings attributed to Him, much like the early Christians did. Boff emphasizes the importance of a Latin American perspective in understanding Christology, aiming to connect traditional texts with modern interpretations relevant to the region.
In this book, Boff invites readers to engage with the complexities of Jesus’ identity and the implications for faith in the contemporary world. He asserts that a Christology rooted in Latin American experiences must address unique concerns and contexts, providing a fresh lens through which to view both ancient scriptures and modern commentaries. Through this thoughtful examination, readers will find a nuanced discussion that challenges conventional understandings and encourages a deeper connection to the figure of Jesus Christ.
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Who is Jesus Christ for us today? By what names do we call him? Just as the early Christians developed different names for Jesus, so too must we discover the meaning of Jesus for our day. Jesus Christ Liberator is Boff’s distinctive contribution to contemporary Christology. Boff writes, Christology thought out and vitally tested in Latin America must have characteristics of its own. The attentive reader will perceive them throughout this book. The predominantly foreign literature that we cite ought not to delude anyone. It is with preoccupations that are our alone, taken from our Latin American context, that we will re-read no only the old texts of the New Testament but also the most recent commentaries written in Europe.”
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