Third World Liberation Theologies: An Introductory Survey

by Deane W. Ferm

Overview

Here for the first time is a systematic survey of the principal liberation theologians from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Exposing the rich variety of Third World liberation theologies, the author highlights points of agreement and divergence in approaches and context, and critically assesses the most often heard criticisms of liberation theology. With its companion volume, 'Third World Liberation Theologies: A Reader', this survey represents the most comprehensive introduction, in any language, to what may well be the most significant theological development of this century.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781725210585
Publisher:	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date:	04/15/2004
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	47 MB
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About the Author

Deane William Ferm, who holds a doctorate in religious studies from Yale University, is a widely-acclaimed surveyor of liberation theologies. His numerous publications include 'Third World Liberation Theologies: An Introductory Survey' and 'Third World Liberation Theologies: A Reader'.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"This is a work that has been needed for some time. Ferm has provided a trustworthy guide for the study of theologians and movements providing creative initiatives in the doing of theology in the Third World."

J. Deotis Roberts, former President of the Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta

"This fascinating volume by Deane Ferm deserves the careful study of everyone who suffers with the attempts of the poor and the powerless in the Third World to apply Christianity to the sufferings and injustices which they experience every day of their lives."

Robert F. Drinan, S.J., Georgetown University Law Center

"Dean Ferm's work is a useful introduction to the vast body of literature made up of Third World liberation theologies...."

Gregory Baum, Professor Emeritus, McGill University

"...Dean William Ferm has produced the best introduction now available to Third World liberation theologies."

John E. Stanley in 'The Christian Century'

"These will be watershed volumes."

Frederick Herzog in 'The International Bulletin of Missionary Research'

Editorial Reviews

"This is a work that has been needed for some time. Ferm has provided a trustworthy guide for the study of theologians and movements providing creative initiatives in the doing of theology in the Third World."

J. Deotis Roberts, former President of the Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta

"This fascinating volume by Deane Ferm deserves the careful study of everyone who suffers with the attempts of the poor and the powerless in the Third World to apply Christianity to the sufferings and injustices which they experience every day of their lives."

Robert F. Drinan, S.J., Georgetown University Law Center

"Dean Ferm's work is a useful introduction to the vast body of literature made up of Third World liberation theologies...."

Gregory Baum, Professor Emeritus, McGill University

"...Dean William Ferm has produced the best introduction now available to Third World liberation theologies."

John E. Stanley in 'The Christian Century'

"These will be watershed volumes."

Frederick Herzog in 'The International Bulletin of Missionary Research'

From the Publisher