Rooted in Jesus Christ

by Izuzquiza, Daniel

• ISBN13: 9780802862792
• ISBN10: 0802862799
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-15
• Publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co

Summary

Offers a Christian proposal for radical social transformation. / Daniel Izuzquiza here proposes a vibrant interdisciplinary theology from the unique perspective of the "least of these" the poor and extends an invitation to mystical, political, and ecclesial engagement. / In Rooted in Jesus Christ Izuzquiza analyzes the language of theology, the role of social sciences, the transformation of culture, and the churchs approach to politics. To that end he dialogues with some of the main theological proposals of the late twentieth century, from Latin American liberation theology to radical theology in the English-speaking world to European political theology. He also offers a more systematic development of radical ecclesiology, analyzing the sources of the proposal as alternative Christian practices. The result is a groundbreaking call to action and change for the entire church.

Author Biography

Daniel Izuzquiza, SJ, is director of Pueblos Unidos, a Jesuit social center that works for the integration of migrants in Madrid, Spain. He is the author of four books and many articles dealing with the sociopolitical implications of Christian faith, the role of religion in the public realm, and the spirituality of social commitment.

Table of Contents

Prologue	p. ix
What Do We Mean by "Radical" Theology?	p. ix
Rhizomes and Roots	p. xi
Synopsis of the First Part (Rhizomes)	p. xii
Synopsis of the Second Part (Root)	p. xiv
Irruption: Theology as Radical Liberation
"What Is Left from Liberation Theology?"	p. 3
Conclusion	p. 17
Lost in Translation? The Languages of Theology: Lindbeck and Beyond	p. 19
What Language for the Church?	p. 20
George Lindbeck's Cultural-Linguistic Model	p. 24
Analysis of Lindbeck's Model	p. 26
A Radical Proposal: Theological Narrative	p. 34
Conclusion	p. 40
Can a Gift Be Wrapped?: John Milbank and Supernatural Sociology	p. 42
Presentation of Milbank's Position	p. 44
Analysis of Milbank's Position	p. 46
A Theological Critique of Milbank	p. 49
Toward a "Supernatural Sociology"?	p. 55
Conclusion: Can a Gift Be Wrapped?	p. 62
Athens and Jerusalem, or Bethlehem and Rome?: John H. Yoder and Nonviolent Transformation of Culture	p. 63
Yoder's Theological Views	p. 64
Yoder's Ethical Views	p. 67
Eschatology	p. 71
Cultural Transformation	p. 72
Authentic Transformation and Revolutionary Nonviolence	p. 77
Performing Nonviolence as Authentic Transformation	p. 80
Conclusion: Radical Transformation as a Christological Paradox	p. 85
Kenotic Revolution: The Spiritual Politics of Dorothy Day	p. 87
Politics from a Radicalist Perspective	p. 87
A Note on Method: Biography and Theology	p. 89
From Conflict to Synthesis	p. 90
Theological Framework	p. 93
The Politics of Dorothy Day and of the Catholic Worker	p. 96
An Integrated Proposal	p. 105
Conclusion: Body of Christ as Radical Ecclesiology	p. 108
Irruption: Toward a New Radical Political Theology	p. 111
Summary of the Preceding Chapters	p. 111
Revisiting Metz's Political Theology	p. 116
Framework for Understanding the Relationship between Church and Society	p. 122
Reconsidering Faith-Justice	p. 124
Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) as a Radical Community	p. 127
Concluding Remarks: Toward a Radical Ecclesiology	p. 129
Initial Meditation	p. 133
Sources for the Root	p. 137
The Body of Christ in First-Century Corinth	p. 138
The Body of Christ in Thirteenth-Century Liege	p. 148
The Body of Christ in Twentieth-Century Rome	p. 156
Conclusion	p. 165
The Sacraments as a Radical Alternative	p. 166
Forming the Body	p. 169
Nourishing the Body	p. 178
Strengthening the Body: Matrimony and Priestly Ordination	p. 184
Healing the Body: Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick	p. 194
Conclusion	p. 201
Mystical Roots, Radical Witnesses	p. 203
Broken Body: Mother Teresa of Calcutta	p. 204
Silent Body: Charles de Foucauld	p. 210
Cosmic Body: Pierre Teilhard de Chardin	p. 215
Transfigured Body: Archbishop Oscar Romero	p. 219
Conclusion	p. 224
A Radical Counter-Politics	p. 225
Methodological Considerations	p. 226
The Interrelation between the Two Levels of Discourse	p. 229
The Body Is Fragile: Active Nonviolence	p. 231
The Body, the Head, and the Feet: Politics	p. 241
The Body Breathes: Economics	p. 251
The Body and the Members: Culture	p. 264
Conclusion	p. 275
Concluding Meditation	p. 278
Christ of the Roots	p. 279
Radical Practices in the Body of Christ	p. 281
Index	p. 284
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