Systematic Systematic Theology: Perspectives from Liberation Theology (Readings from Mysterium Liberationis): Perspectives from Liberation Theory

by Ignacio Ellacuría and Jon Sobrino

Book Overview

Drawn from the landmark reference work Mysterium Liberationis, this book highlights the core themes of systematic theology from the perspective of liberation theology. Designed for course use, Systematic Theology draws on writing of the most distinguished theologians of Latin America, reflecting on the contents of the gospel from the contest of the oppressed poor. All essential aspects of traditional theology are addressed from this primary perspective.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570750688
• ISBN13: 9781570750687
• Release Date: August 1997
• Publisher: Orbis Books
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Food for your faith.

I read this book while still in Seminary, and it continues to inform my theology today. As a white American woman I have never experienced the struggles that the Latin American Liberationists have faced in their quest for economic equality for their people and for freedom of religious thought. Despite this, I am able to use my awareness of their struggle to begin to understand how they came to the underpinings of their theology: they believe that God has an option for the poor, and that God stands in solidarity with those who suffer. This does not shut out those who are not poor, however it takes away our exclusive claim to God's favor and God's blessings. Chapter by chapter, each new author leads the reader a little deeper into liberationist thought on God, Christ, the Church, The Virgin Mary, the Sacraments, grace, and sin. My personal theology was deeply impacted, and several theological points that I had always struggled with were resolved for me as I read this book. I recommend this book to every spiritual seeker and every study of Christ, whether attending Seminary or not.