An Introduction To Third World Theologies (Introduction To Religion)

An Introduction To Third World Theologies (Introduction To Religion)

Providing the first overview of the main trends and contributions to Christian thought of Third World theologies, this book gathers essays from experts on Latin America, India, East Asia, West and East Africa, Southern Africa and the Caribbean. It analyzes the common context of the Third World theologies in their experience of colonialism and Western missions, and suggests that they provide different perspectives on what it means to be a Christian in today's world.Review"This collection of essays provides readers with an insightful overview of the issues and challenges faced by Christians in their respective contexts." F. Arriola, CHOICEBook DescriptionThis book provides the first overview of the main trends and contributions to Christian thought of Third World theologies. Gathering together contributions from experts in their fields on Latin America, India, East Asia, West and East Africa, Southern Africa and the Caribbean, this approachable book sets out the common context of these theologies in their experience of colonialism and western missions, and suggests that they provide different perspectives on what it means to be a Christian in today's global world. It should prove invaluable to students and scholars.About the AuthorJohn Parratt is Professor of Third World Theologies at the University of Birmingham. He has taught and researched widely in Africa, India, and the Pacific. His books include Papuan Belief and Ritual (1976), Reinventing Christianity, African Theology Today (1995), A Reader in African Christian Theology (1987, revised and expanded1997), A Guide to Doing Theology (1996) and The Pleasing of the Gods, Meitei Lai Haraoba (with S. Arambam Parratt, 1997).