Contextual Theology: The Drama of Our Times - Couverture souple

Matheny, Paul Duane

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 160899967X ISBN 13 : 9781608999675

Editeur : Pickwick Publications, 2011

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Présentation de l'éditeur :

It has been almost fifty years since theological educators first began talking about contextual theology. Today, in every country of the global South, their home schools require them to contextualize theological education and construct contextual theologies that would be helpful for their local churches. In spite of this expectation there are few helps available. The expectation is clear, but an understanding of the process by which this may occur is lacking. Educators often complain that they are led to adapt Western theology to their context rather than developing theology for their churches. Arguments for contextual theology are proposed often, but there has been little debate explaining and defending the methods involved. This book is intended to enter that debate and invite others who should help appreciate the gravity of our situation and join the conversation. Â The epicenter of Christianity has shifted to the global South. Yet, contextual theology, which seeks to preserve the integrity of the faith, has not been met with generosity among scholars in the U.S. and Europe. This book intends to forge helpful bridges that encourage mutual regard to develop among scholars across the globe. The bubble of the Western academy needs to be breached.

Revue de presse :

...There is here a useful, updated reminder of what contextual theology is at its best... --Paul Ballard, Theological book review, Vol. 24, No 2, 2012.

This book is a good resource for theologians, students of theology, church leaders and members who desire to render the theological enterprise a contextual one. --Robert Afayori, The Expository Times, Volume 125, No.2, November 2013-10-17

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Pickwick Publications
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 160899967X
• ISBN 13: 9781608999675
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 146