Hope in despair: An exploration in the Old Testament

Authors

  • Guillermo Efrén Cabello-Leiva Autor/a

Keywords:

Esperanza, Antiguo Testamento, Profetas, Literatura Sapiencial, Fidelidad Divina, Misericordia

Abstract

This essay explores the concept of “hope in despair” in the Old Testament, defining it as a profound attitude of trust and surrender to a God who acts and relates to humanity even in the bleakest circumstances. The study reveals how hope arises and is maintained despite disappointment, suffering, and apparent divine absence, analyzing its manifestations through narratives, prophecies, and wisdom literature.

References

Martínez-Gayol, N. (2024). La esperanza cristiana. Sal Terrae, 112.

Molina, D. (2024). Entre esperanzas y desesperanzas: el reto de discernir la esperanza. Sal Terrae, 112.

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Published

2025-10-23

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 40 (2025): Núm. 40 (2025)

Section

Artículos

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How to Cite

Cabello-Leiva, G. E. (2025). Hope in despair: An exploration in the Old Testament. Revista Seminario Mayor de Medellín, 3(40), 150-159. https://revista.seminarioconciliardemedellin.org/index.php/revista/article/view/55