The History and Politics of Latin American Theology

by Aguilar, Mario I.

• ISBN13: 9780334040231
• ISBN10: 033404023X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-07-30
• Publisher: Scm Pr

Summary

The History and Politics of Latin American Theology explores the contribution of major Latin American theologians to contemporary politics. Within the Latin American context there has been a rediscovery of a fluid and sometimes contradictory relationship between the practice of religion and the practice of politics. Those with religious belief, living in that context, were forced to respond to a crisis in politics, whereby their own beliefs, practices, and way of life were pushed to the limit by human rights violations and absolutist forms of government. Responses varied widely - from the confrontation against the state in Chile, to the dissenting silence in Argentina.

Author Biography

Mario I Aguilar is Professor of Religion and Politics, and Director of the Centre for the Study of Religion and Politics, at the University of St Andrews, in Scotland

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. V
Introduction: Generational Paradigms in the Theologies of Liberation	p. 1
Ecclesial Theology	p. 19
Gustavo Gutierrez	p. 21
Enrique Dussel	p. 41
Jose Miguez Bonino	p. 56
Theological Challenges	p. 73
Pablo Richard	p. 75
Ernesto Cardenal	p. 91
Oscar Romero	p. 105
Contemporary Issues	p. 119
Leonardo Boff	p. 121
Elsa Tamez	p. 137
Diego Irarrazaval	p. 154
Notes	p. 170
Index	p. 206
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