The kingdom that is to come.
History and hope in the work of Manuel Lacunza

Lacunza was an extraordinary figure in his time, not only for proposing a millennial approach to the reading of history based on prophetic texts, but also for having the audacity to write in Spanish instead of Latin, the language in which Catholic theological reflection had predominantly been expressed, and for choosing to prioritize the literal interpretation of the scriptures. An author writing in a world in turmoil, starting with his own private world shaken by expulsion and then suppression, Lacunza expresses himself with particular freedom and with an awareness of being original and even challenging in his proposed readings of famous passages from the Holy Scriptures. The book now being published accounts for the richness and originality of Manuel Lacunza's vision of history, which sets forth first-rate exegetical and intellectual challenges, taking charge of a nuanced European scene dominated by apocalyptic concerns, which he nevertheless addresses from a millennial perspective.