Getting the Poor Down from the Cross
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Latin American liberation theology continues as a vital force in our world. As we enter into the mystery of our suffering world, we also enter more deeply into the mystery of Jesus of Nazareth, His God, and the Kingdom that He Announced. This site hopes to bring some of this richness to the English-speaking world. We hope it will speak to Christians, as well as those of other religions and of no religion, but who dream and then work for the other world we know is possible.
Resources for Understanding Getting the Poor Down From the Cross
I'm interested in knowing more about liberation theology, the Christology of liberation, and the work of Jon Sobrino. Where do I start?
First, remember that the crucified poor spoken of are not the more well-known liberation theologians and pastors. That is, while figures such as Archbishop Romero and priest Ignacio Ellacuría have a central role, they would be the first to insist we remember those without a voice. One example of a crucified people are the people of Guatemala--160,000 killed, and 40,000 permanently disappeared in the genocidal armed internal conflict:
Guatemala: Memory of Silence
Guatemala: Never Again (Bishop Juan Gerardi was assasinated a few days after publishing this report)
Oscar Romero
The Violence of Love, compiled and translated by James R. Brockman collects the writings and sermons of Martyred Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero. It is available for free downloading, in Spanish and English
Memories in Mosaic, by María López Vigil provides a beautiful portrait of Romero's life. The Spanish version, Piezas para un retrato is available for free dowloading
Jon Sobrino
Many English speakers in the United States are familiar with Liberation Theology through the activism surrounding the School of the Americas. Jon Sobrino was away from his Jesuit community at the University of Central America when, on November 16, 1989, US-trained Salvadoran soldiers entered the grounds of the university and assassinated his six Jesuit brothers, their housekeeper, and her 15-year old daughter. One year later, the School of the Americas Watch began its work to close the school. Information is available at: http://www.soaw.org/
Orbis Books publishes has published many important books on liberation theology, including many excellent translations of Jon Sobrino’s works. They will soon publish his newest book, No Salvation Outside the Poor: Prophetic-Utopian Essays
Some of Sobrino's many books include:
Spirituality of Liberation
Principle of Mercy:
Taking the Crucified People from the Cross
Other Liberation Theology Resources
Servicioskoinonia.org is an extensive Spanish-language resource on Latin American theology. It has a strong combination of both more academic documents and pastoral resources—resources for doctoral students, and resources for small bible study groups. If you read Spanish or Portuguese, a wealth of resources is available here.
· Artwork is universal: Maximino Cerezo Barredo has an excellent collection of artwork, downloadable and appropriate for pastoral purposes.
· The Latin American Martirology remembers a few of the many Latin Americans who have given their lives as witnesses.
Un Tal Jesus by José Ignacio and María López Vigil, in Spanish, Portuguese, and English is a fascinating retelling of the Good News.
Church Documents
The Documents of the Second Vatican Council provide background material for many of the reflections in Getting the Poor Down From the Cross.
The Latin American Bishops' Conference provides additional official texts that emphasize Jesus' ministry with the materially poor, the "poor with spirit":
http://en.celam.info/
The Vatican Notification and Vatican Explanatory Note are referenced by many authors of Getting the Poor Down From the Cross.
First, remember that the crucified poor spoken of are not the more well-known liberation theologians and pastors. That is, while figures such as Archbishop Romero and priest Ignacio Ellacuría have a central role, they would be the first to insist we remember those without a voice. One example of a crucified people are the people of Guatemala--160,000 killed, and 40,000 permanently disappeared in the genocidal armed internal conflict:
Guatemala: Memory of Silence
Guatemala: Never Again (Bishop Juan Gerardi was assasinated a few days after publishing this report)
Oscar Romero
The Violence of Love, compiled and translated by James R. Brockman collects the writings and sermons of Martyred Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero. It is available for free downloading, in Spanish and English
Memories in Mosaic, by María López Vigil provides a beautiful portrait of Romero's life. The Spanish version, Piezas para un retrato is available for free dowloading
Jon Sobrino
Many English speakers in the United States are familiar with Liberation Theology through the activism surrounding the School of the Americas. Jon Sobrino was away from his Jesuit community at the University of Central America when, on November 16, 1989, US-trained Salvadoran soldiers entered the grounds of the university and assassinated his six Jesuit brothers, their housekeeper, and her 15-year old daughter. One year later, the School of the Americas Watch began its work to close the school. Information is available at: http://www.soaw.org/
Orbis Books publishes has published many important books on liberation theology, including many excellent translations of Jon Sobrino’s works. They will soon publish his newest book, No Salvation Outside the Poor: Prophetic-Utopian Essays
Some of Sobrino's many books include:
Spirituality of Liberation
Principle of Mercy:
Taking the Crucified People from the Cross
Other Liberation Theology Resources
Servicioskoinonia.org is an extensive Spanish-language resource on Latin American theology. It has a strong combination of both more academic documents and pastoral resources—resources for doctoral students, and resources for small bible study groups. If you read Spanish or Portuguese, a wealth of resources is available here.
· Artwork is universal: Maximino Cerezo Barredo has an excellent collection of artwork, downloadable and appropriate for pastoral purposes.
· The Latin American Martirology remembers a few of the many Latin Americans who have given their lives as witnesses.
Un Tal Jesus by José Ignacio and María López Vigil, in Spanish, Portuguese, and English is a fascinating retelling of the Good News.
Church Documents
The Documents of the Second Vatican Council provide background material for many of the reflections in Getting the Poor Down From the Cross.
The Latin American Bishops' Conference provides additional official texts that emphasize Jesus' ministry with the materially poor, the "poor with spirit":
http://en.celam.info/
The Vatican Notification and Vatican Explanatory Note are referenced by many authors of Getting the Poor Down From the Cross.
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