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A Theology of Liberation: History, Politics, and Salvation (15th Anniversary Edition with New Introduction by Author)
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This is the credo and seminal text of the movement which was later characterized as liberation theology. The book burst upon the scene in the early seventies, and was swiftly acknowledged as a pioneering and prophetic approach to theology which famously made an option for the poor, placing the exploited, the alienated, and the economically wretched at the centre of a programme where "the oppressed and maimed and blind and lame" were prioritized at the expense of those who either maintained the status quo or who abused the structures of power for their own ends. This powerful, compassionate and radical book attracted criticism for daring to mix politics and religion in so explicit a manner, but was also welcomed by those who had the capacity to see that its agenda was nothing more nor less than to give "good news to the poor", and redeem God's people from bondage.
| A Theology of Liberation | 2010-09-01 | 4 / 5 |
| | After having read a number of treatments introducing or summarizing LT I finally picked up this book which is acknowledged as the seminal work on the subject. To be honest, I recommend the former works if one is looking for a sense of what the movement was/is all about. That is not to diminish the present book which was originally published nearly 40 years ago and is still being read. The author's intent was not to discuss or present the then still-budding movement but to reflect on how building a just society is related to the Kingdom of God. The book was a challenging read for me. I think part of the reason for that was Gutierrez's use of theologians with whom I have no familiarity and whose approach seemed a bit obscure, but that may just be me. I think the critical contribution is Gutierrez's presentation of theology as critical reflection on praxis which is a significant development and difference from the classic approach to theologizing and now part and parcel of Liberation Theology. Gutierrez is always careful to write of what God (and man) are doing in history thus keeping the conversation and spirituality firmly rooted in the world and not "in the air." |
| THE FOUNDATIONAL WORK OF LIBERATION THEOLOGY | 2010-07-20 | 5 / 5 |
| Gustavo Gutiérrez Merino (born 1928) is a Peruvian theologian and Dominican priest who is regarded as the founder of Liberation Theology. He holds the John Cardinal O'Hara Professorship of Theology at the University of Notre Dame.
He states in the Introduction to this 1971 book, "This book is an attempt at reflection, based on the Gospel and the experiences of men and women committed to the process of liberation in the oppressed and exploited land of Latin America... Our purpose is ... to reconsider the great themes of the Christian life within this radically changed perspective and with regard to the new questions posed by this commitment. This is the goal of the so-called theology of liberation."
He writes, "Since God has become man, humanity, every man, history, is the living temple of God. The 'pro-fane,' that which is located outside the temple, no longer exists." He adds, "The Christian ... has not perceived clearly enough yet that to know God IS to do justice." Later, he states, "One must be extremely careful not to replace a Christianity of the Beyond with a Christianity of the Future; if the former tended to forget the world, the latter runs the risk of neglecting a miserable and unjust present and the struggle for liberation."
He concludes on the note, "The theology of liberation attempts to reflect on the experience and meaning of the faith based on the commitment to abolish injustice and to build a new society; this theology must be verified by the practice of that commitment, by active, effective participation in the struggle which the exploited social classes have undertaken against their oppressors. Liberation from every form of exploitation, the possibility of a more human and more dignified life, the creation of a new man---all pass through this struggle." |
| Theology of Liberation | 2007-12-18 | 5 / 5 |
| | Serious reading. An indepth look at a complex topic, well-written and documented. Seventy-five pages of notes on the text, most helpful. Pages of biblical references. You'll feel that you have a good understanding of the topic. The book was not light reading for me, but it is well worth the effort. |
| This is where it started..... | 2001-04-08 | 4 / 5 |
| | ...penned by the man who coined the term "Liberation Theology," which later inspired Ignacio Martin-Baro's "Liberation Psychology," for which he was martyred by a Salvadoran hit team. My impression was that this was written mainly for clergy getting their activist feet wet. In that sense the book is an invaluable milestone. Because of this, it poses liberation (in the sense of liberation from oppressive social conditions like poverty and tyranny) as an intellectual issue, historically and theologically. Correction: it appeals to an intellectual understanding of what the author obviously has lived and felt very deeply. Having just read LOVE IN A TIME OF HATE, I bought this book expecting to read flesh-and-blood examples of liberation theology as brought into the streets. You won't find much of that here. It's more of an account of how the movement has gone on in circles theological. As such, it poses vital questions to believers and clergy alike--questions of conscience, questions of the relevance of Scripture and the risks involved in living a Christian life of service and conscience in perilous situations. |
| The fundamental book on Liberation Theology | 1999-03-27 | 5 / 5 |
| | This is the first and probably the most crucial book on Liberation Theology to follow Vatican II and the Medellin conferences. It's not an easy book to read, but it will challenge you, as well as challenge what you think you know about liberation theology. For any student of modern theology this book is well worth the time and effort. Robert McAfee Brown's summary book is no substitute for the real thing. |
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