Introdução à questão da relação entre natural e sobrenatural

: de uma sistematização histórico-teológica à reflexão de Henri de Lubac

Abstract

Throughout the christian theological tradition, the concepts of natural and supernatural have been chosen to describe the two elements involved in relationships such as those between God and humanity; between human beings and their fellow men; between the Church and the world; or even between creation and the divine. If the natural is understood as the category that pertains to the created reality 3 cosmic and/or human 3 the supernatural refers to the divine order in its relation to the natural. The way in which these categories are assumed deeply influences the interpretation that christians and/or non-christians offer of the universe, the human being, and God. This dissertation seeks to investigate how the christian theological tradition understands the natural, the supernatural, and their relationship. To this end, it follows a historical theological itinerary that traces the development of the question from biblical foundations to Modernity (Part I); and explores the reflection of Henri de Lubac 3 the author who most thoroughly addressed this issue within the context of twentieth-century theological renewal (Part II). Through this introduction to the theology of the natural-supernatural relationship, the aim is to highlight its importance for the development of a theological framework capable of offering interpretative keys for understanding the contemporary world and its challe

Date of Award	9 Dec 2025
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	José Pedro Lopes Angélico (Supervisor)