172 Pages
by
Routledge
176 Pages
by
Routledge
176 Pages
by
Routledge
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In the 1970s theologians in Asia and Africa showed an interest in the way different cultural contexts influenced the interpretation of Christian belief. Manifestations of contextual theologies have since appeared in many parts of the world; animated international discussion about expressions, methods and theories for contextual theology have continued with the spread of contextual theology from... Read more
Contents: Foreword; Preface; The challenge to theology; Place and perspective; Tradition and context; Knowledge and context; Models of contextual theology; Art and context; Bibliography; Index.
Biography
Sigurd Bergmann
'... the book is a timely reminder of the parochialism of Anglo-Saxon theology, and the fact that our present preoccupations are not those of the universal, or even of the European church. As in politics, the transatlantic connection can be stultifying. The sidelining of liberation theology has something to do with the present imperial set up and it is good to be reminded, once again, that there are other voices, other concerns, and other accents.' Theological Book Review '... this remains an interesting and, at times, stimulating book. The reader will be left informed, but perhaps more importantly challenged to consider God's 'ongoing incarnation' and thus to facilitate further explorations of God in context.' Ecotheology 'This book will be most useful to theological students, especially those beginning their own creative theological work.' Religious Studies Review
