Reino de Deus em Lucas 6,20-26, na teologia da libertação e nas comunidades eclesiais de base

Abstract

This research analyzes the concept of the Kingdom of God in Luke (6,20-26), in Liberation Theology and in the Basic Ecclesial Communities. The interest is to focus on understanding the concept of the Kingdom of God in these theological aspects as a construct of a society based on biblical teachings to overcome social inequalities. The aim of this dissertation is to deepen knowledge through studies based on the pericope and theorists on the existence of the possibility of realizing this proclamation of Jesus today. The scenario in which the blessed are found in the Lukan community reveals the poor, hungry, persecuted and people crying as a recurring fact. On the other side of this social reality are the rich with their tables full of food, smiling, surrounded by false prophets and flatterers. This biblical cutout serves as a magnifying glass for Liberation Theology to read and interpret the situation of the poor in Latin America and Brazil. The critical historical method of interpreting the Bible makes it possible to see injustices as causes that led the Blessed to suffer in the slums. It is with Liberation Theology and Base Ecclesial Communities (BECs) that the Blessed Latin Americans have the opportunity to experience the values of the Kingdom of God in unity. The BECs understand solidarity well, as it is part of their essence. Through social movements and community action, they are assertive responses to a more just and fraternal society. Biblical circles and solidarity efforts clearly express the words of Jesus that remain alive and active. Finally, the concept of the Kingdom of God, in the three theological aspects, symbolizes the justice of God that promotes the wronged, giving them conditions and dignities of children of God