The Christ Who Embraces: An Orthodox Theology of Margins
In his book The Christ who Embraces: An Orthodox Theology of Margins, Jacob Joseph examines Orthodoxy's theological and missional endeavours in India and offers a theology of mission that embraces the life and experiences of the social margins.
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| Tipo di documento: | Elettronico Libro |
| Lingua: | Inglese |
| Servizio "Subito": | Ordinare ora. |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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Boston
BRILL
2024
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| In: | Anno: 2024 |
| Edizione: | 1st ed. |
| Periodico/Rivista: | Theology and Mission in World Christianity Series
v.33 |
| (sequenze di) soggetti normati: | B
Cristiani di San Tommaso
/ Missione
/ Paria
/ Uguaglianza
B Cristiani di San Tommaso / Teologia dalit |
| Altre parole chiave: | B
Tesi universitaria
B Marginality, Social (India) B Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church B Equality-India B Caste (India) B Caste-India B Equality (India) |
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Volltext (lizenzpflichtig) |
| Edizione parallela: | Non elettronico
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| Riepilogo: | In his book The Christ who Embraces: An Orthodox Theology of Margins, Jacob Joseph examines Orthodoxy's theological and missional endeavours in India and offers a theology of mission that embraces the life and experiences of the social margins. Front Cover -- Half-Title Page -- Series Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- 1. A Problem of Liturgy -- 2. Orthodox Mission, Culture, and Caste -- 3. Orthodoxy in India, Dalit Embrace, Confusions -- 4. A Problem and Future Ahead -- 5. Liturgy, Body, and Politics -- 6. Dalit Theology, Christology, and Embrace -- 7. Dalit Theology, Exclusivism, and Methodology -- 8. Chapter-by-Chapter Outline -- Chapter 2. The Problem of 'the Other': A Historical and Theological Query among the St. Thomas Christians in India -- 1. Introduction -- 2. St. Thomas Christian Identity, Way to Dominance, and Religious Exclusivism -- 3. Transcendental Brahmanic God and Immanent Human (Atman) -- 4. Douglas and Harper: Purity and Pollution, towards Caste Expression -- 5. Varna System, Untouchability, and Traditional Christianity -- 6. Orthodox Christians and Caste System: Mor Gregorios, Mor Osthatheos, Ninan Koshy, and C.J. Fuller -- 7. St. Thomas Christians: Re-visiting the History, a Caste Lens -- 8. Re-visiting the Transcendental-Immanent Binary: Y.T. Vinayraj on the Missiological Other -- 9. Conclusion -- Chapter 3. Rejecting the Dominant Answers: Envisioning a Theology of Margins -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Caste Solutions: Western Missionaries and Conversion Movements -- 3. Caste and Syrian Solution: Patriarch Peter III, Mor Gregorios Chathuruthil, Mor Osthatheos Pathros -- 3.1. Patriarch Peter III: The Immanent Upheld -- 3.2. Mor Gregorios of Chathuruthil: Life with the Dalits and Rejection from the Tradition -- 3.3. Mor Pathros Osthatheos: Dalit Movements and the Discontinued Vision of the Hierarchy -- 4. Indian Christian Theology and Orthodox Theologians: Mor Gregorios Paulose, Mor Osthatheos Geevarghese. "Jacob Joseph's book, The Christ who Embraces: An Orthodox Theology of Margins, explores the intersection of Orthodox Christian mission and caste dynamics among St. Thomas/Syrian/Orthodox Christians in India. It defines a liturgical touch or embrace in the context of 'untouchability,' where people identify as equal without discrimination, reflecting the inseparable unity of Christ's transcendental (divine) and immanent (human) nature"-- |
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| Descrizione del documento: | Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (253 pages) |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-70362-9 |
