An Introduction to Liberation Theology

by David J. Turner

Overview

Liberation theology is one of the most influential theologies of the twentieth century in its attempt to ground social, economic, political, and religious structures with Jesus' second commandment to 'love your neighbor as yourself'. In this introductory text, Turner explains Liberation Theologians' fight for democratic socialism, demands for radical economic structural change, attempts to raise the consciousness of the poor, and their challenge to traditional roles within the Catholic Church with the goal of giving the laity a stronger voice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780819191373
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	02/22/1994
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	140
Product dimensions:	5.88(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.35(d)

About the Author

J. David Turner is Adjunct Professor at Warner Southern College.