THEOLOGY AND LITERATURE basis for a dialogue

Abstract

This paper aims to present some broad work lines by the Research Group in Literature, Religion and Theology (LERTE - PUC SP). The study of the relationship between theology and literature has intensified in recent times, especially in works at the dividing line between the literary and religious realities. Work more relating literature, and art in general, with religion than theology itself, some people thinking the cofessionalidade of theology as an impediment to a fruitful dialogue between them. We must then clarify the points on which is based the theological approach to the literary world, as well why work in this way. The present text starts with the conviction, basic to the theology and the Christian faith, that God reveals himself in human history, and then argues for a comprehensive understanding of the question, in the sense that such revelation comes to us through narrated stories on human figures with literary density. With that aims to establish a real bridge between literature and theology, stating epistemological aspects, in the horizon of the theology, showing its real interest in dialogue with the literature. These aspects emphasize the interpretation of history made by the narratives, and the prospect of humanity thtat is presente in them, proposing to theology promising paths for the reflection that wants to understand God better, he that is stated by the confession of faith