The Cambridge companion to liberation theology

Liberation theology is widely referred to in discussions of politics and religion but not always adequately understood. This Companion offers an introduction to the history and characteristics of liberation theology in its various forms in different parts of the world. Authors from four continents e...

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Contributors: Rowland, Christopher 1947- (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge [u.a.] Cambridge Univ. Press 2004
In:Year: 2004
Edition:Repr.
Series/Journal:Cambridge companions to religion
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Liberation theology
Further subjects:B Liberation Theology
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Summary:Liberation theology is widely referred to in discussions of politics and religion but not always adequately understood. This Companion offers an introduction to the history and characteristics of liberation theology in its various forms in different parts of the world. Authors from four continents examine the emergence and character of liberation theology in Latin America; black theology; Asian theology; and the new situation arising from the end of the apartheid regime in South Africa. The major Christian Church's attitude to liberation theology, and the extent of the movement's indebtedness to Marxism, are examined; and a political theologian writing from another perspective of Christian theology offers an evaluation. Through a sequence of eleven chapters readers are given a comprehensive description and evaluation of the different facets of this important theological and social movement. There is also an Introduction relating liberation theology to the history of theology, and a Select Bibliography.
ISBN:0521461448
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1017/CCOL0521461448.015