Antonio Piñero facts for kids
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| Born | 14 August 1941  (age 83)Chipiona |
| Occupation | Philologist, writer, and historian |
| Language | Spanish language |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Alma mater | Pontifical University of Salamanca, University of Salamanca, Complutense University of Madrid |
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Antonio Piñero Sáenz (born August 14, 1941, in Chipiona, Spain) is a Spanish expert in languages and history. He focuses on the time before Christianity, the life of Jesus of Nazareth, and how Christianity began. He also studies the language and writings of the New Testament and early Christianity from a scientific point of view.
He is well-known in Spanish-speaking countries for writing many books and research papers. He also works hard to share his knowledge with the public.
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About Antonio Piñero
Antonio Piñero was born in Chipiona, a town in Spain. He studied philosophy at the Complutense University of Madrid. He also studied classical languages at the University of Salamanca. Later, he focused on biblical languages at the Pontifical University of Salamanca.
In 1974, he earned his doctorate in classical languages. His research was about how writers in the 1st and 2nd centuries were inspired. He did most of his doctoral studies in Germany. He started teaching at the Complutense University of Madrid in 1970. By 1983, he became a full professor. Today, he is a professor emeritus, meaning he is retired but still highly respected.
In 2016, he received the Trithemius award. This award recognized his important contributions to culture. It also honored his hard work as a teacher, researcher, and writer.
His Academic Work
Antonio Piñero has translated many ancient texts. He has also done a lot of research on the New Testament. He shares his findings with many people through various activities and publications. Because of this, he is one of the most important Spanish experts on early Christianity. He looks at these topics from a historical and scientific viewpoint.
Studying the Historical Jesus
One of the main things Antonio Piñero studies is the figure of Jesus of Nazareth. He tries to understand Jesus as a historical person. This means he separates religious beliefs from what can be learned through historical facts. He uses historical and language study methods to do this.
According to his research, the historical Jesus was a craftsman from Galilee. He was also a religious leader, but his impact was limited during his lifetime. After his death, people began to see him as greater and more divine. This led to the idea of the heavenly Christ in the gospels and in Christianity. Piñero believes that many main ideas of Christianity grew naturally from Jewish traditions. Over time, these ideas became known as dogmas, or core beliefs.
Translating Ancient Texts
Since 1983, Piñero has led a big translation project. A team of experts worked to translate all known gospels into Spanish. This included both canonical (officially accepted) and non-canonical (other) gospels.
The project involved studying the social and political world of the original writings. They translated texts from Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Syriac, Coptic, and Arabic. The project finished in 2009 when the last translated Apocryphal Gospels were published. This translation work is seen as a very useful tool for study.
Understanding Paul the Apostle
Piñero has a way of explaining the teachings of Paul about salvation. He suggests that the Law of Moses, as Paul taught it, has two parts. One part is eternal and applies to everyone. The other part is specific to Jewish people.
- The eternal law applies to everyone, both Jews and Gentiles (non-Jews). This is like the Decalogue (Ten Commandments). It guides how people should treat each other.
- The specific law is for Jews. ..... This part of the law does not apply to Gentiles. Jews who believe in the Messiah, however, should continue to follow the full Law of Moses.
This idea helps explain why Paul sometimes seemed to reject the written Law, but also said that Jews should follow all of it.
Sharing Knowledge with Others
Antonio Piñero is known for sharing his knowledge widely. He has appeared on radio and TV, and he uses the internet to reach people. In 2009, he was an advisor for the film El discípulo ("The disciple"). This movie was about the life of Jesus of Nazareth.
His Books
Here are some of the books Antonio Piñero has written or helped create:
- Gnosis. Conocimiento de lo oculto. La gnosis judía y cristiana explicada por sus textos, Trotta, 2025. (This book explores ancient spiritual knowledge.)
- Aproximación al Jesús histórico, Trotta, 2018. (This book helps readers understand the historical Jesus.)
- El Nuevo Testamento: Introducción al estudio de los primeros escritos cristianos, Herder, 2019. (An introduction to the first Christian writings.)
- El otro Jesús: vida de Jesús según los evangelios apócrifos, Herder, 2018. (This book looks at Jesus' life through other gospels.)
- Guía para entender a Pablo de Tarso: Una interpretación del pensamiento paulino, Trotta, 2018. (A guide to understanding Paul's ideas.)
- Guía para entender el Nuevo Testamento, Trotta, 2013. (A guide to understanding the New Testament.)
- Jesús de Nazaret: El hombre de las cien caras. Textos canónicos y apócrifos, Edaf, 2012. (This book explores Jesus from many angles using different texts.)
- Jesús y las mujeres, Trotta, 2014. (This book discusses Jesus and women.)
- Año I. Israel y su mundo cuando nació Jesús, Ediciones del laberinto, 2008. (This book describes Israel around the time Jesus was born.)
- Los cristianismos derrotados: ¿Cuál fue el pensamiento de los primeros cristianos heréticos y heterodoxos?, Edaf, 2007. (This book won an award for its ideas.)
Books He Wrote with Others
- José Luis Corral and Antonio Piñero: El trono maldito, Editorial Planeta, 2014 (a novel).
- Eugenio Gómez Segura and Antonio Piñero: El Juicio Final, Edaf, 2010.
- Antonio Piñero and Eugenio Gómez Segura: La verdadera historia de la pasión, Edaf, 2008.
Books He Edited or Contributed To
- Los libros del Nuevo Testamento. Traducción y comentario. Trotta, 2021. (Translation and comments on New Testament books.)
- Orígenes del cristianismo. Herder, 2018. (About the beginnings of Christianity.)
- Todos los evangelios. Traducción íntegra de todos los textos evangélicos conocidos, tanto canónicos como apócrifos. Editor: Antonio Piñero. Edaf, 2009. (A complete translation of all known gospels.)
- ¿Existió Jesús realmente?. Editor: Antonio Piñero. Raíces, 2008. (This book asks if Jesus really existed.)
- Textos gnósticos. Biblioteca de Nag Hammadi (three volumes). Editors: Antonio Piñero, Francisco García Bazán and José Montserrat Torrents, Trotta, 2000-2009. (These books contain ancient texts from Nag Hammadi.)
- Apócrifos del Antiguo Testamento. (6 volumes). Ediciones Cristiandad, 1982-2009. (These volumes contain other writings from the Old Testament period.)
Books in English
- Antonio Piñero and Jesús Peláez: The Study of the New Testament: A Comprehensive Introduction, Deo Publishing, 2003.
- The Hidden Life of Jesus, Cascade Books, 2016.
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Piñero para niños
