Liberation theology for armchair theologians / Miguel A. De La Torre ; illustrations by Ron Hill.

By: Material type: TextSeries: Armchair seriesPublisher: Louisville, Kentucky : Westminster John Knox Press, [2013]Copyright date: �2013Edition: First editionDescription: x, 168 pages : illustrations ; 21 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780664238131 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 0664238130 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BT 83.57 .D4 2013
Contents:
Resistance! -- Opening the windows -- Liberation theologies: what are they? -- Early proponents -- Liberation in El norte -- Faiths of the people -- Future challenges.
Summary: In this helpful addition to the Armchair Theologians series, Miguel A. De La Torre provides a concise overview of the global religious movement known as liberation theology that focuses on defining the major themes of this movement, as well as dispelling some common misconceptions. Liberation theology attempts to reflect upon the divine as understood from the poor, the marginalized, and the disenfranchised. The key figures, historical developments, and interfaith manifestations are all explored in this thorough introduction. Expertly written by De La Torre and accompanied by Ron Hill's illustrations, this book will serve as a primary text for those who may have little knowledge of or have never heard of liberation theology.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-156) and index.

Resistance! -- Opening the windows -- Liberation theologies: what are they? -- Early proponents -- Liberation in El norte -- Faiths of the people -- Future challenges.

In this helpful addition to the Armchair Theologians series, Miguel A. De La Torre provides a concise overview of the global religious movement known as liberation theology that focuses on defining the major themes of this movement, as well as dispelling some common misconceptions. Liberation theology attempts to reflect upon the divine as understood from the poor, the marginalized, and the disenfranchised. The key figures, historical developments, and interfaith manifestations are all explored in this thorough introduction. Expertly written by De La Torre and accompanied by Ron Hill's illustrations, this book will serve as a primary text for those who may have little knowledge of or have never heard of liberation theology.

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