Perspectivas filosóficas da hermenêutica simbólica: uma análise de materiais infantis e juvenis da Igreja Luterana

Abstract

This study aims to present an analysis of children and youth materials from the Lutheran Church, from the point of view of Hermeneutics upon these elements. By Lutheran materials one can understand those which can be used by the Church in order to keep the supporters engaged to the lessons prioritised by the Lutheran religion, enclosed, especially, in productions and actions such as Sunday school and a youth magazine focused on religious education. Different signs of Lutheranism are provided with context, which are considered moral control methods used by the Lutheran church, pursuing connection with the philosophical currents of hermeneutical approach from the point of view of symbolic Hermeneutics. Thus, the interpretation of historical documentary sources acts along with educational, doctrinal and Lutheran religious aspects, in particular with the Igreja Evangélica Luterana do Brasil - IELB (Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brazil). It can be noticed that such Lutheran religious materials have features latent to bring the churchgoer closer to religious education.