Galilean journey

By Virgilio P. Elizondo

Book Description

In this groundbreaking exploration of faith and identity, Virgilio Elizondo unveils a profound spiritual principle that speaks directly to those who have felt marginalized or caught between worlds. Drawing from the experience of Mexican-Americans and their unique mestizaje heritage, where different ethnicities, races, and cultures blend together, Elizondo reveals how God consistently chooses what society rejects.

At the heart of this theological journey lies Jesus of Nazareth, whose own Galilean origins marked him as an outsider in his time. Through this lens, Elizondo demonstrates how Christ's marginalized identity mirrors the Mexican-American experience, transforming struggle into sacred purpose. The "Galilee principle" emerges as a beacon of hope, showing how divine selection often falls upon those whom the world overlooks or dismisses.

This work illuminates the spiritual significance of living between cultures, offering readers a fresh perspective on how mixed heritage and borderland existence can become sources of profound spiritual insight rather than obstacles to overcome. Elizondo's theological framework provides comfort and meaning for anyone who has wrestled with questions of belonging and identity.

Enhanced with a personal autobiographical introduction and insights into the development of Hispanic theology in America, this volume offers both scholarly depth and accessible wisdom for contemporary spiritual seekers navigating their own complex identities in an interconnected world.