‘Contemperatus est’ (‘s.‘ 190,2). Elementos cristológicos y teológicos en el ‘s.’ 190 de san Agustín

The article examines Augustine’s Sermon 190. It begins by addressing the date, circumstances, and location in which the sermon was delivered. Next, it analyzes the liturgical readings proclaimed on the day of the sermon, exploring their presence in other Augustinian works and the particular features they exhibit. Through a comparative study of Psalm 95:2, Luke 2:25–35, and a passage from the Symbolum Fidei of Nicaea, the article proposes a revised chronology for Sermon 190, suggesting it was preached after the year 418. It also considers the other biblical texts cited within the sermon and the theological conclusions Augustine draws from them. The study then explores the central theological themes of the sermon, including the omnipotence of Christ and his polemical arguments against pagan beliefs. Special attention is given to the doctrine of the Incarnation, particularly Augustine’s use of the expression contemperatus est (Sermon 190, 2) and its connection to Epistle 137. The article also discusses the theme of Christ as nourishment for believers and reflects on the paradoxes embedded in the sermon. Finally, it addresses Mariological themes, especially the perpetual virginity of Mary.