Dios Padre de Jesucristo

The Christianization of the Roman Empire (4th-5th centuries) resulted in progressive deterioration of the legal and social status of the Jews. Although they were still recognized as a "licita religio" (their legal existence guaranteed by the laws of the Empire), the Church gained influence on the legislation dealing with Jews. Access of Jews to public posts was prohibited, as well as possessing Christian slaves, testifying in trials or becoming lawyers. The Church isolated the Jews socially, prohibiting Christians from having any contact with them (marrying, sharing a meal, holding...

HISTORIA DE LAS RELIGIONES I: SE ANALIZA EL ORIGEN DE LA RELIGION Y LAS DISTINTAS RELIGIONES DE CORTE ANIMISTA"

Satanás estuvo desde siempre en el imaginario humano; como uno de los dos términos de una concepción dualista; como excusa para explicar los males del mundo y salvar la bondad de los creadores del mismo; como una sombra que simboliza la muerte y otras fuerzas adversas e inquietantes. Esta nueva obra de Edgar de Vasconcelos tiende no tanto a desentrañar la existencia o no del Maligno, sino a verificar su presencia en la Historia, a trazar un breve recorrido por los matices que ésta ha tenido, y a avizorar las razones de tan peculiar persistencia.

Born in Lebanon, Yusef Makhlouf was called to occupy a place on the altars with the name of St. Charbel. His life was spent in absolute adoration to God and the Blessed Virgin, leading a life of humility, obedience, devotion and holy dedication. Father Charbel was canonized in 1977, a very miraculous saint.