Antonio Piñero facts for kids
Antonio Piñero Sáenz was born in Chipiona, Spain, on August 14, 1941. He is a Spanish philologist (someone who studies languages and texts), writer, and historian. He specializes in the history of Judaism 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 Christian times from a scientific point of view.
He is well-known in Spanish-speaking countries for writing many books and research papers. He is also active in sharing his knowledge with the public.
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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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Biography
Antonio Piñero was born in Chipiona, 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 PhD in classical philology. He became a teacher at the Complutense University of Madrid in 1970. By 1983, he was a full professor. Today, he is a professor emeritus (a retired professor who keeps their title) of Greek philology.
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.
Academic Activities
Antonio Piñero is known for his studies of early Christianity. He has translated many ancient texts. He also takes part in many public talks and has written numerous books. His work has made him a very influential Spanish scholar.
Studying the Historical Jesus
One of his main topics is the study of Jesus of Nazareth. Piñero looks at ancient texts from the 1st century in Judea. He believes there was a historical Jesus. This means a real person who lived, but he was different from the Jesus described in the gospels.
According to his research, the historical Jesus was a craftsman from Galilee. He was a religious leader, but he didn't have a huge impact during his life. After his death, his story was greatly expanded. He became the divine figure known as Christ in the gospels. Piñero suggests that many Christian ideas developed naturally within the Jewish world. Over time, people began to call these ideas dogmas (official beliefs).
Translating Ancient Texts
Since 1983, Piñero has led a big translation project. A team of experts translated all known gospels into Spanish. This included both the official gospels and others not included in the Bible. The project involved studying the social and political world of the original writings. They translated texts from Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Syriac, Coptic, and Arabic. This huge project finished in 2009. His translation work is seen as a very useful tool for study.
Paul the Apostle's Teachings
Piñero has a way of understanding the teachings of Paul the Apostle. Paul talked about how people can achieve salvation. Piñero suggests that Paul saw the Law of Moses as having two parts. One part is for everyone, like the Decalogue (Ten Commandments). This part is about how people should treat each other. The other part of the law was specifically for Jewish people. This part did not apply to non-Jews.
Sharing Knowledge
Piñero is known for sharing his knowledge widely. He has appeared on radio and TV. He also uses the internet to reach more people. In 2009, he was an advisor for the film El discípulo (The Disciple). This movie was about the life of Jesus of Nazareth.
Works
Here are some of his well-known books:
- Aproximación al Jesús histórico, Trotta, 2018.
- El Nuevo Testamento: Introducción al estudio de los primeros escritos cristianos, Herder, 2019.
- El otro Jesús: vida de Jesús según los evangelios apócrifos, Herder, 2018.
- Guía para entender a Pablo de Tarso: Una interpretación del pensamiento paulino, Trotta, 2018.
- Apócrifos del Antiguo y del Nuevo Testamento, Alianza Editorial, 2016.
- Guía para entender el Nuevo Testamento, Trotta, 2013.
- Jesús de Nazaret: El hombre de las cien caras. Textos canónicos y apócrifos, Edaf, 2012.
- Jesús y las mujeres, Trotta, 2014.
- Año I. Israel y su mundo cuando nació Jesús, Ediciones del laberinto, 2008.
- Los cristianismos derrotados: ¿Cuál fue el pensamiento de los primeros cristianos heréticos y heterodoxos?, Edaf, 2007.
- Los apocalipsis, Edaf, 2007.
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
