This article analyses the evolution and meaning of “Interpretation” in the journal Revista de Interpretación Bíblica Latinoamericana (RIBLA [Latin American Journal of Biblical Interpretation]) from its inception in 1988 up to 2023, with a focus on the period 2012–2023. Launched in Costa Rica in 1988, RIBLA reflects the faith experiences and struggles of Latin American communities and churches from the popular Reading of the Bible in Latin America and the hermeneutics of liberation. In its early days, RIBLA focused on biblical hermeneutics as the interpretation of the text in its historic context in relation to the life of the Ecclesial Base Communities (BECs) of the continent. In the years 1988–2011, it emphasized a liberationist interpretation of the Bible, with a focus on Indigenous communities. The dialogue between Revelation in indigenous religions and Revelation in traditional religions is important, as is the figure of Paul in the theology of liberation. Between 2012 and 2023, RIBLA restates the importance of biblical narratives in collaborative interpretations. In short, “interpretation” in RIBLA is seen as fundamental to confront the challenges of Latin America and the world. With a constant commitment to the Word of God, contextualised liberation and a dialogue between hermeneutics and hermeneutics of liberation, the journal offers an “unfinished” interpretation that is “open” to new considerations, as a beacon of critical reflection in the midst of historic crises.

Hernán Cardona Ramírez

Verbum Vitae

Published since 2002, "Verbum Vitae" is issued biannually by the Institute of Biblical Studies of the Faculty of Theology, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland. Each issue of the journal includes scholarly articles dedicated to a specific biblical theme and presented in three sections: (I) Old Testament, (II) New Testament, and (III) Patristics and the Life of the Church. The final "Life of the Church" perspective tries to broaden out each issue's given topic into its multiple connections and implications, mostly dogmatic, moral, pastoral, liturgical, or sociological. The forth section of the journal always consists of reviews of recently published monographs and collections on biblical themes. Because of the journal's interdisciplinary character, it seeks to include among the contributors not only biblical scholars but also theologians of various specializations.

Published since 2002, "Verbum Vitae" is issued biannually by the Institute of Biblical Studies of the Faculty of Theology at The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland. Each issue includes scholarly articles dedicated to a specific biblical theme, organized into three sections: (I) Old Testament, (II) New Testament, and (III) Patristics and the Life of the Church. The final section, "Life of the Church," aims to broaden the discussion of each issue's topic, exploring its various connections and implications, primarily in dogmatic, moral, pastoral, liturgical, or sociological contexts. The fourth section of the journal consistently features reviews of recently published monographs and collections on biblical themes. Due to its interdisciplinary nature, the journal seeks contributions not only from biblical scholars but also from theologians of various specializations.

《Verbum Vitae》自2002年起每年出版两期，由波兰卢布林约翰·保罗二世天主教大学神学院的圣经研究所发行。每期期刊包含专门针对特定圣经主题的学术文章，分为三个部分：(I) 旧约，(II) 新约，以及 (III) 教父学与教会生活。最后的“教会生活”部分旨在将每期的主题扩展到其多重联系和影响，主要涉及教义、道德、牧灵、礼仪或社会学等方面。期刊的第四部分始终包括对最近出版的关于圣经主题的专著和文集的评论。由于期刊具有跨学科的特点，它不仅寻求包括圣经学者，还希望吸纳各个专业的神学家作为贡献者。

"Interpretation" in RIBLA: A Multifaceted Meaning

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