About the twelfth century the possibility of sharing contemplation by means of preaching and other forms of apostolic activity began to be considered… - Gustavo Gutiérrez

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About the twelfth century the possibility of sharing contemplation by means of preaching and other forms of apostolic activity began to be considered. This point of view was exemplified in the mixed life (contemplative and active) of the mendicant orders and was expressed in the formula: contemplata aliis tradere ("to transmit to others the fruits of contemplation").

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About Gustavo Gutiérrez

Gustavo Gutiérrez Merino (8 June 1928 – 22 October 2024) was a Peruvian theologian and Dominican priest regarded as the founder of Liberation theology. He was professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and a visiting professor at many major universities in North America and Europe.

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Native Name: Gustavo Gutiérrez-Merino Díaz
Alternative Names: Gustavo Gutierrez
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