The Cambridge Companion to Liberation Theology (Cambridge Companions to Religion)

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. 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, and there is a clear Introduction. The book will be of interest to students of theology as well as to sociologists, political theorists and historians. 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

the New Edition Of This Companion Brings The Story Of Liberation Theology Up To Date.

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this Volume Offers A Survey Of Examples Of Liberation Theology In Different Parts Of The World. Following An Introduction By Rowland (dean Ireland's Professor Of The Exegesis Of Holy Scripture, U. Of Oxford), 11 Contributions Discuss Contemporary Liberation Theology (task And Content, Its Application In Asia, And Black And Feminist Theology); A Brazilian Perspective On The Origins And Character Of The Base Ecclesial Community, The Bible And The Poor, And Liberation And Reconstruction; And Finally, Analysis And Criticism Of The Topic In Relation To The Roman Catholic Church, Marxism, Economics, And Political Theology, Tradition And Modernity. The Epilogue Discusses The Future. Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, Or (booknews.com)