Resumo
A comunicação aborda a carreira política de Antônio Vieira. Conselheiro, confidente do rei d. João IV, que o distingue em espinhosas missões, Vieira fez do profetismo arma política. No abatimento causado em Portugal pela derrota na África e pelo domínio Espanhol levanta um pendão de revolta e esperança, acenando para o povo português horizontes sobrenaturais de glória e poder.
Palavras-chave: Antonio Vieira – profetismo político – Quinto Império.
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Abstract
This text broaches the political career of Antonio Vieira. He was King D. Joao IV’s advisor and confident, trusted by the latter with difficult missions. Vieira was seen as a prophet and used this quality as a political weapon. After Portugal’s defeat in Africa and during Spanish domination, Vieira raises a banner of revolt and hope, suggesting to the Portuguese people new horizons of glory and power.
Key Words: Antonio Vieira – Political Prophet – Fifth Empire.
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