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COMIENZA EL DIÁLOGO DEL LIBRO DE LA VIDA.

The article focuses on the prologue of the "Dialogue of the Book of Life," written by Rodrigo, Archbishop of Toledo, where the interpretation of the Scriptures and the relationship between the Old and New Testaments are addressed. It criticizes the idolatry and deviation of the Jewish people from th...

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Published in:Revista Española de Filosofía Medieval Vol. 32; no. 1; pp. 180 - 187
Main Author: MANTAS ESPAÑA, PEDRO
Format: Article
Published: Sociedad Espanola de Filosofia Medieval 2025
Subjects:
Jesus Christ
Old Testament
Bible
Biblical criticism
Revelation
Religious literature
Theologians
Catholic Church
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Summary:The article focuses on the prologue of the "Dialogue of the Book of Life," written by Rodrigo, Archbishop of Toledo, where the interpretation of the Scriptures and the relationship between the Old and New Testaments are addressed. It criticizes the idolatry and deviation of the Jewish people from the truth, emphasizing that the revelation of Jesus Christ fulfills the prophecies of the Old Testament. Additionally, the structure of the book is mentioned, which is divided into eight volumes, each dedicated to fundamental themes of the Catholic faith, such as the Trinity, the Incarnation, and the resurrection. The author expresses his desire for the work to serve to illuminate the truth of the Gospel and strengthen the faith of believers.
El artículo se centra en el prólogo del "Diálogo del libro de la vida", escrito por Rodrigo, Arzobispo de Toledo, donde se aborda la interpretación de las Escrituras y la relación entre el Antiguo y el Nuevo Testamento. Se critica la idolatría y la desviación del pueblo judío de la verdad, enfatizando que la revelación de Jesucristo cumple las profecías del Antiguo Testamento. Además, se menciona la estructura del libro, que se divide en ocho volúmenes, cada uno dedicado a temas fundamentales de la fe católica, como la Trinidad, la Encarnación y la resurrección. El autor expresa su deseo de que la obra sirva para iluminar la verdad del Evangelio y fortalecer la fe de los creyentes.