BIBLIOTHERAPY: THE PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY OF EGO DEFENSE MECHANISMS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE BEATITUDES ATTRIBUTED TO JESUS CHRIST

Authors

  • Davis Souza Alves
  • Emerson Ciccarelli
  • Márcio Magera Conceição

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47820/recima21.v6i1.6196

Keywords:

Psychoanalysis, Defense Mechanisms, Jesus Christ, Christian Bible

Abstract

This exploratory and bibliographical article analyzes the intersection between the Ego Defense Mechanisms, as presented by psychoanalytic theories, and the Beatitudes proclaimed by Jesus Christ in the Sermon on the Mount of the Gospel According to Matthew, Chapters 5 to 7, of the Protestant Christian Bible. As a problem-question, it proposes to investigate: “How do the ego defense mechanisms, as described by psychoanalysis, relate to the teachings and guidelines present in the Beatitudes of Jesus Christ?” By examining these concepts, we seek to identify points of intersection that can offer insights into how religious teachings align with our internal coping mechanisms. As a result, this research presents a four-way relationship between the verses of the Beatitudes and the ego defense mechanism identified. The scientific contribution of this research focuses on the production of a reference tool with psychoanalytic bases, to be used in pastoral therapeutic counseling, also characterized as bibliotherapy.

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Author Biographies

  • Davis Souza Alves

    PhD in IT Administration - Ph. D from Florida Christian University (USA) validated in Brazil, Master in Administration with a focus on Green IT (2015), Extension in IT Management from FGV/SP (2011), Postgraduate in Project Management (2009), Graduate in Computer Networks and Internet (2008). Professor of Information Security at Universidade Paulista (UNIP), Universidade Municipal de São Caetano do Sul (USCS) and Florida Christian University (FCU). He holds the PMP®️, ITIL®️ Expert, C|EH®️, C|HFI®️ and EXINI®️ Data Protection Officer certifications. He works in the United States as a Cybersecurity Project Manager (R&D) with a focus on Data Privacy (LGPD/GDPR), Computer Forensics, Ethical Hacker and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

  • Emerson Ciccarelli

    Pastor Presidente na Igreja Cristã Hologos. Autodidata em Teologia. Especialista em Ciências Bíblicas, Professor de Hebraico Bíblico e Moderno. Especializado no livro de Gênesis. Possui língua aramaica avançada. 

  • Márcio Magera Conceição

    Economist from PUC-Campinas. MBA in Marketing - ESAMC, Sorocaba. Master’s in Administration from UNG - Guarulhos. Master’s in Sociology from PUC - São Paulo. PhD in Sociology from PUC - São Paulo. PhD in Administration from FCU - USA. Postdoctoral Fellow at Unicamp - Campinas. Postdoctoral Fellow at FCU - USA. Postdoctoral Fellow at UC - Portugal. Journalist and Writer. Evaluator for MEC/INEP. Vice-Chancellor at Universidade Guarulhos, SP. Editor-in-Chief of RECIMA21 – MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL. Ph.D., UNG; CFE - U.C Portugal.

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Published

29/01/2025

How to Cite

BIBLIOTHERAPY: THE PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY OF EGO DEFENSE MECHANISMS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE BEATITUDES ATTRIBUTED TO JESUS CHRIST. (2025). RECIMA21 - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar - ISSN 2675-6218, 6(1), e616196. https://doi.org/10.47820/recima21.v6i1.6196