The article explores critical elements to understand how Origen elaborates his mystical theology in his Commentary on John. The spiritual progress process implies that rational beings are guided, by God’s Logos, from the practical life to the theoretical one becoming son or daughter of God, in the likeness of the Logos. This process aims at knowing the Father as he is known by the Logos. The article has two parts: 1. The Father’s presence, through the Logos, in rational beings, and (...) 2. a brief characterisation of the salvation, particularly in the perspective of the mediation by the Son of God. (shrink)

El pasado 8 de junio 2020, Fernando Soler Escalona, estudiante de nuestra Facultad, obtuvo el grado académico de Doctor en Teología, con una tesis sobre El sentido teológico de las metáforas de comer y beber en la obra de Orí-genes, redactada bajo la supervisión de Samuel Fernández, Profesor Titular de Patrología. La defensa fue inusual: la pandemia de COVID-19 obligó a realizarla por videoconferencia, para mantener el aislamiento físico entre los participantes. En la espera de la publicación integral de la (...) tesis, reproducimos a continuación la presentación que el Doctorando hizo de sus investigaciones durante la defensa. (shrink)

his monograph presents a comprehensive analysis of the theological application of eating and drinking metaphors in the works of Origen of Alexandria, examining his physiological concepts and exegetical methodologies. As one of early Christianity's most influential theologians, Origen's work demonstrates a theological coherence and intellectual depth that established paradigmatic frameworks for various doctrinal domains, including Trinitarian theology, Christology, and anthropology. Through his sophisticated deployment of metaphorical language, Origen accomplishes two challenging objectives: deepening the understanding of divine mystery and effectively communicating (...) theological concepts. This volume examines Origen's theological utilization of eating and drinking metaphors, incorporating analysis of the recently discovered "Homilies on the Psalms." The research not only substantiates traditional interpretations of Origen's theology but also reveals novel insights, particularly regarding intra-Trinitarian relationships and the reciprocal nature of divine-human interaction. (shrink)