Jon Sobrino

Jon Sobrino SJ (born 27 December 1938) is a Spanish Jesuit Catholic priest and theologian, known mostly for his contributions to Latin American liberation theology. He received worldwide attention in 2007 when the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued a notification for what they termed doctrines that are "erroneous or dangerous and may cause harm to the faithful."

The Reverend

Jon Sobrino

Sobrino in 2013
Born (1938-12-27) 27 December 1938
Barcelona, Spain
Ecclesiastical career
ReligionChristianity (Roman Catholic)
ChurchLatin Church
Academic background
Alma mater
  • Saint Louis University
  • Hochschule Sankt Georgen, Frankfurt
Influences
Academic work
DisciplineTheology
Sub-disciplineChristology
School or traditionLatin American liberation theology
InstitutionsCentral American University
Notable works
  • Jesus the Liberator (1991)
  • Christ the Liberator (1999)
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