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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.Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-139780521467070
eBay Product ID (ePID)89546709
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Book TitleThe Cambridge Companion to Liberation Theology
AuthorChristopher Rowland
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicTheology, Christianity
Publication Year1999
Dimensions
Item Height228mm
Item Width151mm
Additional Product Features
Series TitleCambridge Companions to Religion
EditorChristopher Rowland
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom