Vol. 66 No. 2 (2019): Salmanticensis. Revista de Investigación Teológica

Published: 2019-12-31

The proemium of the apostolic constitution Veritatis Gaudium
The ideal of Pope Francis for the new framework for the elaboration and teaching of Theology

Gonzalo Tejerina Arias

191-211

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Visio beatifica or the union of divine essence with the created intellect in Thomas Aquinas

Luis E. Larraguibel Díez

213-240

Thomas Aquinas and Peter Singer
about the extension of the term “person”

Jesús Manuel Conderana Cerrillo

241-262

pdf (Spanish)

The critique of Augusto Del Noce to the non metaphysical personalism of Renouvier and Lequier

Carlos Daniel Lasa

263-285

pdf (Spanish)

Reviews

Juan Manuel Cabiedas Tejero, Francisco J. Génova, Juan Pablo García Maestro, Fernando Rodríguez GArrapucho

287-299

pdf (Spanish)

CALL FOR PAPERS

CALL FOR PAPERS

Salmanticensis

Faculty of Theology

Pontifical University of Salamanca

Fray Luis de León. Theology and Literature

To mark the 500th anniversary of the birth of Fray Luis de León, we aim to examine his theological contribution and the literary dimension of his work. There is no doubt as to the literary significance of this theologian from Salamanca, yet the importance of his theology has not been as widely recognised. An in-depth examination of his theological thought and an exploration of its relationship with beautiful literary expression can help us to better understand and promote the brilliant figure of Fray Luis de León.

This leads us to a question of enduring relevance: the relationship between theology and literature. The practice of theology involves a literary form through which thought is expressed. Whilst the language proper to theology is argumentation based on reason and is situated in a sphere always close to philosophical reflection, there are theological contents that lend themselves to other forms of expression. In various forms of literature (poetry, novel, theatre, music, cinema) we find ways of reflecting on the mystery of God and the meaning of faith. For this reason, the dialogue between theology and the various literary arts is enriching both for theology and for the understanding of literary works that deal with theological themes or include elements of theology.

Themes and perspectives

Fray Luis de León: life, works and influence

The theology of Fray Luis de León

Philology and biblical exegesis in Fray Luis de León

Theology as a literary exercise

Narrativity, drama and poetry in theology

The presence of theology in world literature

Theology in music and film

Monograph

Submission deadline: January 15, 2027.
Instructions for authors: Maximum length of 12,000 words and more details in instructions for submissions.
Editor: Emilio-José Justo Domínguez, Pontifical University of Salamanca.
For further information, please contact journal’s management: salmanticensis@upsa.es

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