Hope: The Convergence and Divergence of Marxism and Liberation Theology

This article aims to explore the common grounds and the differences between Marxism and liberation theology, which both focus on “hope” as a convergence for profound dialogues. On the one hand, both in Marxism and in liberation theology, hope is firstly an orientation for a better quality of life wi...

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Authors: Zhixiong, Li (Author) ; Rowland, Christopher 1947- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publ. 2013
In: Theology today
Year: 2013, Volume: 70, Issue: 2, Pages: 181-195
Further subjects:B Liberation Theology
B Marxism
B Hope
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