Christian Theology in Asia

by Edited by Sebastian C. H. Kim

• ISBN13: 9780521681834
• ISBN10: 0521681839
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-06-09
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

The majority of the world's Christians now live outside Europe and North America, and global Christianity is becoming increasingly diverse. Interest in the history and theology of churches in non-Western contexts is growing rapidly as 'old world' churches face this new reality. This book focuses on how Asian Christian theologies have been shaped by the interaction of Christian communities with the societies around them and how they relate to the specific historical contexts from which they have emerged. The distinctiveness of Asian Christianity is shown to be the outcome of dealing with various historical challenges. Questions addressed include: '¢ How does Asian Christianity relate to local socio-cultural, religious and political environments? '¢ What is distinctive about the historical development of Asian theologies? '¢ How have Asian theologies contributed to contemporary theological discussions within world Christianity?

Table of Contents

Contributors	p. vii
Preface and Acknowledgements	p. xi
Formation of Christian Theologies in Asia	p. 1
Introduction: mapping Asian Christianity in the context of world Christianity	p. 3
The Mystery of God in and through Hinduism	p. 22
Waters of life and Indian cups: Protestant attempts at theologizing in India	p. 41
From abandonment to blessing: the theological presence of Christianity in Indonesia	p. 71
Studying Christianity and doing theology extra ecclesiam in China	p. 89
Christian theology under feudalism, nationalism and democracy in Japan	p. 109
The Word and the Spirit: overcoming poverty, injustice and division in Korea	p. 129
Theological Themes of Christianity in Asia	p. 155
Religious pluralism, dialogue and Asian Christian responses	p. 157
Cross-textual hermeneutics and identity in multi-scriptural Asia	p. 179
Re-constructing Asian feminist theology: toward a glocal feminist theology in an era of neo-Empire(s)	p. 205
The ecumenical movement in Asia in the context of Asian socio-political realities	p. 227
Mission and evangelism: evangelical and pentecostal theologies in Asia	p. 250
Subalterns, identity politics and Christian theology in India	p. 271
Index	p. 291
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