Think along with Francisco Taborda: Towards a fundamental theology of the Sacraments in our days

Abstract

The author proposes a rereading of the work “Sacramentos, práxis e festa” by Francisco Taborda, a Latin American theology classic, in a context quite different from the 1980s when it was published in Portuguese and Spanish. The greatest significance of this reinterpretation is the lack and need for a fundamental reflection on the sacraments nowadays. The reflection undergoes three moments. Firstly, the author pinpoints the reasons for undertaking the task of the Brazilian theologian. Secondly, a presentation of the work signals the method, themes and fundamental reflections. Lastly, Pedro Rubens draws conclusions to “think along with” Taborda about certain relevant issues “towards a fundamental theology of the sacraments”.