1st Edition
The Political Theology of Pope Francis Understanding the Latin American Pope
By Ole Jakob Løland
Copyright 2023
150 Pages
by
Routledge
150 Pages
by
Routledge
150 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book explores the political dimension of Pope Francis’ theology from a variety of perspectives and makes a unique contribution to the ongoing historiography of his pontificate. It defines the concept of political theology when applied to Pope Francis’ discourse and reflects on the portrayal of him as the voice of Latin America, a great reformer and a revolutionary. The chapters offer a... Read more
1 Introduction
2 The canonical ecology of Pope Francis – a comparison with Benedict XVI
3 Pope Francis and liberation theology – a conflict solved
4 Pope Francis and populism – resemblances and differences
5 The eternal feminine in the Catholic church – a gender perspective on Pope Francis
6 The non-historical Jesus of Pope Francis’ political theology
Conclusion
Biography
Ole Jakob Løland is an associate professor of religion, worldviews, and ethics at the University of South-Eastern Norway.
