Entre el miedo y la alegría: Las emociones en los relatos evangélicos de la resurrección de Jesús como claves de la vida cristiana

Abstract

Based on the identification of the emotions present in the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ resurrection, this exploratory article offers a theological reading of Easter emotions in dialogue with psychoanalysis, anthropology, and spirituality. The article is structured as follows: First, the emotions narratively found in the accounts of Jesus’ resurrection are identified. In a second section, three theoretical nuclei are organized: fear as the emotion most frequently mentioned in the resurrection accounts; second, the interlude of Mary Magdalene’s sadness; and finally, joy as the culmination of the emotional process of Jesus’ resurrection. In short, the article attempts to show how Easter emotions impact the daily lives of believers. Some conclusions will be offered.