APOKALYPTICKÉ ŠELMY VE SPISE ARBOR VITAE UBERTINA Z CASALE (1259–1329)
APOCALYPTIC ENEMIES IN ARBOR VITAE CRUCIFIXAE IESU BY UBERTINO OF CASALE (1259–1329)
Author(s): Vít HlinkaSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Keywords: Ubertino of Casale; Joachim of Fiore; Celestine V; Boniface VIII; Benedict XI; Spiritual Franciscans; Poverty; Medieval Apocalypticism and Eschatology; Joachimism; Theology of History; Biblical Exegesis; the Antichrist
Summary/Abstract: The paper focuses on the apocalyptic elements of the work Arbor vitae crucifixae Iesu by the Spiritual Franciscan Ubertino of Casale. It specifically pays attention to Ubertino’s explanation of the Apocalypse within the historical context where he interpreted certain living persons as bearers of the label of apocalyptic enemies. The paper introduces Ubertino’s concept of the theology of history, presents his source of inspiration, and explains the originality of the concept. Apart from direct quotations from the Arbor vitae, the paper also contains a brief biography of Ubertino of Casale.
Journal: Studia theologica
- Issue Year: XVII/2015
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 175–193
- Page Count: 19