Vol. 40 No. 77 (2023): Revista Yachay n° 77

This issue of Yachay offers five varied articles: two deal with political philosophy from different perspectives, and the other three are of a historical-liturgical, biblical-exegetical, and hermeneutical nature, respectively. Together, they present contrasting anthropological models that invite our reflection and decision-making. From the 16th century to today, the colonizing mentality justifies hegemonic groups seizing lands and natural resources, with a focus on easy economic gains, as well as trampling on the dignity of indigenous peoples and imposing their own cultural and religious patterns on them. Indigenous spiritualities express attitudes and practices of caring for our common home. In our times, the Christian legacy remains alienating for some of these populations, while in intercultural contexts it is recreated and flourishes. The humility of God, who becomes incarnate in Jesus in an intimate approach to human beings, particularly the poorest, proclaiming the Kingdom of peace, justice, and forgiveness, evokes wonder in open hearts and attracts them to the experience of this dynamic of loving self-giving to others. But many people end up diluting or rejecting this project.