Publication: Fray Juan Bernal, mártir de caridad
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García Bernal, José Jaime
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Roma Tre Press / Publicaciones Enredars
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El presente trabajo es un estudio de un modelo de hombre virtuoso en la sociedad sevillana del barroco: el mercedario fray Juan Bernal. Sobre él se escribieron distintos relatos biográficos desde su fallecimiento en 1601 hasta bien avanzado el siglo XVII. Su análisis permite establecer un prototipo de santidad moderna: el mártir de caridad. Resultado de la disolución en un solo molde de tres elementos previos: la espiritualidad recogida, la compasión con los desvalidos y el deseo de reforma de la ciudad. Los testimonios conservados coinciden en destacar su palabra como el instrumento que Dios le otorgó para llevar a cabo esta misión reformadora en Sevilla y redentora en el norte de África. Las noticias que tenemos de sus sermones jalonan las etapas de este periplo vital.
The present work is a study of a model of virtuous man in the Sevillian society of the baroque: the Mercedarian friar Juan Bernal. Various biographical accounts were written about him from his death in 1601 until well into the 17th century. His analysis allows us to establish a prototype of modern holiness: the martyr of charity. Result of the dissolution in a single mold of three previous elements: collected spirituality, compassion with the underprivileged and the desire for reform of the city. The preserved testimonies coincide in highlighting his word as the instrument that God granted him to carry out this mission reformer in Seville and redeemer in North Africa. The news we have of his sermons mark the stages of this life journey.
The present work is a study of a model of virtuous man in the Sevillian society of the baroque: the Mercedarian friar Juan Bernal. Various biographical accounts were written about him from his death in 1601 until well into the 17th century. His analysis allows us to establish a prototype of modern holiness: the martyr of charity. Result of the dissolution in a single mold of three previous elements: collected spirituality, compassion with the underprivileged and the desire for reform of the city. The preserved testimonies coincide in highlighting his word as the instrument that God granted him to carry out this mission reformer in Seville and redeemer in North Africa. The news we have of his sermons mark the stages of this life journey.