Nada e σκύβαλα: a mesma experiência de Cristo?
: Uma leitura comparada do capítulo 13 do Primeiro Livro da Subida do Monte Carmelo, de João da Cruz, com Flp 3,8

  • André Manuel Lopes da Cruz Morais (Student)

Student thesis: Master's Thesis

Abstract

The purpose of the study developed was to assess if the Paul’s experience of Christ, expressed in Flp 3,8, might be used as a hermeneutical key for John of the Cross’ Ascent, 1, 13,11. Specifically, it is intended to assess if the John of the Cross’ concept of nothing, expressed in Ascent, 1, 13,11, can be better understood through the Pauline experience, expressed by the term σκύβαλα from Flp 3,8. In order to achieve this objective, a biographical, doctrinal and mystical framework of the two figures is presented, followed by the analysis of each pericope, considering the literary and doctrinal context in which they are inserted. Two decisive concepts are analysed: σκύβαλα of Flp 3,8 and nothing, of Ascent, 1, 13,11. Finally, and based on all the contributions gathered, a comparative reading of both pericopes is carried out.
Date of Award21 Jun 2022
Original languagePortuguese
Awarding Institution
  • Universidade Católica Portuguesa
SupervisorAntónio Canavarro (Supervisor)

Keywords

  • John of the Cross
  • Paul
  • Nothing
  • σκύβαλα
  • Flp 3,8
  • Ascent of Mount Carmel

Designation

  • Mestrado Integrado em Teologia

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