Description
OPEN FRATERNITY 2.0
Book Summary
This collective work, coordinated by several authors, delves into Pope Francis's encyclical Fratelli tutti. Far from offering simple solutions, the work places the reader before the essential question that defines our humanity: "Where is your brother? Where is your sister?". Through a rigorous and plural analysis, the text invites us to respond starting from an encounter with the poor, the excluded, the discarded, and the victims of our time. It is a necessary reflection to understand and commit to a broken fraternity that needs to be redeemed.
What is it about?
Starting from the encyclical Fratelli tutti, this collective work unfolds a theological and social reflection on the crisis of fraternity in the contemporary world. The authors, specialists in Christian thought and pastoral care, analyze how the biblical question "Where is your brother?" resonates today in the face of realities such as poverty, exclusion, social discard, and the suffering of victims. The book is not limited to a doctrinal commentary but proposes a path of active commitment to rebuild the broken ties of the human community, from an open, dialogical, and deeply evangelical perspective.
Main themes
- Theological and pastoral analysis of Pope Francis's encyclical Fratelli tutti.
- Fraternity as an ethical and spiritual challenge in a fragmented world.
- The encounter with the poor, excluded, discarded, and victims as a theological space.
- The fundamental question "Where is your brother?" as a key to humanization.
- Proposals for pastoral and social action committed to justice and reconciliation.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at theologians, pastoral workers, pastoral agents, students of religious sciences, and committed believers who wish to delve into the Church's social message. It is also of great interest to anyone sensitive to issues of social justice, exclusion, and fraternity who is looking for a rigorous and current reflection on how to build a more inclusive and solidary society.
What this book contributes
- A deep and updated understanding of the encyclical Fratelli tutti from multiple theological and pastoral perspectives.
- Keys to articulating the Christian faith with social commitment and the defense of the most vulnerable.
- A framework of reflection to respond to the crisis of fraternity and exclusion in the contemporary world.
- Tools for pastoral and community action oriented toward reconciliation and justice.
- An invitation to rethink one's own humanity through the encounter with the other, especially with those who suffer.
Technical specifications
- Author: AA.VV
- Publisher: Khaf (Edelvives)
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Philosophy, religion and beliefs, Christianity, Christian ministry and pastoral activity, religious social thought and pastoral activity, mind, body, and spirit
- Collection: Expresar Teológico
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: July 2021
- Number of pages: 585
- Weight: 996 g
Editorial review
A choral work of great theological solidity that offers a deep and committed reading of one of the most significant encyclicals of the pontificate of Francis. Its value lies in the plurality of approaches and the ability to connect the evangelical message with the most pressing social challenges. Recommended for those looking for a serious, current, and action-oriented reflection from the Christian faith.