Revelation in the Vernacular

Revelation in the Vernacular is a book that explores a theology of revelation rooted in everyday life and experience, drawing on the theology of the Incarnation articulated by Fray Luis de León. It analyzes the documents of the 2019 Amazonian Synod and establishes a solid basis for discerning the "Seeds of the Word" in our times.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 05 December 2023
Publisher: Fordham University Press

The Association of Catholic Publishers (ACP) announced the winners of its 2022 Excellence in Publishing Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to the field of theology. Among the prestigious awards, "Revelation in the Vernacular: Retrieving a Hermeneutics of the Vernacular Rooted in Everyday Life and Experience" secured the first place in the Theology category. Authored by Juan Ruiz, this groundbreaking work delves into the hermeneutics of the vernacular, drawing from the richness of everyday life and experience. Spanning across continents and centuries, Ruiz's exploration of revelation takes us on a journey through time and geography. He remaps a theology of revelation rooted in Latin, tracing its origins back to the encounters between Spanish colonizers and Indigenous peoples in the Caribbean during the sixteenth century. By employing the theology of the Incarnation articulated by Fray Luis de León (1527–91), Ruiz offers valuable resources for interreligious engagement in today's religiously diverse world. Through an in-depth analysis of the documents of the 2019 Amazonian Synod, including "Querida Amazonia," the Postsynodal Exhortation by Pope Francis, and the writings of the Latin American Bishops (CELAM), Ruiz uncovers a culture of encounter and dialogue that has been a defining feature of this pontificate. From the inscriptions in the caves of la Isla de Mona to the insights of the Latin American Bishops, this book establishes a solid foundation for discerning the "Seeds of the Word" in our contemporary times. The Association of Catholic Publishers' recognition of "Revelation in the Vernacular" showcases the importance of engaging with the language of the people and fostering interreligious dialogue in the pursuit of theological understanding. Juan Ruiz's work is a testament to the power of language and the potential for theological discourse to transcend boundaries and bridge gaps between different faith traditions.

Weight: 276g
Dimension: 139 x 216 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781531505851