Marginality
The Key to Multicultural Theology
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Marginality: The Key to Multicultural Theology
"To transcend or to live in-beyond does not mean to be free of
the two different worlds in which one exists but to live in both of
them without being bound by either of them."
— Jung Young Lee
In this work Jung Young Lee proposes a framework that justifies and undergirds development of contextual theologies without becoming itself dominating. Lee aims to address the dilemmas of contextual theology not by moving one or another group from the margin to the center, but by redefining marginality itself as central. Marginality, he contends, is not only the experience of being outside the dominant group or in-between groups, but also "in-beyond"—a holistic, process-oriented definition that highlights the catalytic, transformative potential of living at the creative nexus of worlds. Lee's insight into marginality leads him directly into a new model for contextual theologies that focuses not on historical experience but on creative potential. His chapters work out concretely what such a notion can mean culturally, methodologically, and doctrinally to a movement that professes to follow the very paradigm of creative marginality, Jesus Christ.
— Jung Young Lee
In this work Jung Young Lee proposes a framework that justifies and undergirds development of contextual theologies without becoming itself dominating. Lee aims to address the dilemmas of contextual theology not by moving one or another group from the margin to the center, but by redefining marginality itself as central. Marginality, he contends, is not only the experience of being outside the dominant group or in-between groups, but also "in-beyond"—a holistic, process-oriented definition that highlights the catalytic, transformative potential of living at the creative nexus of worlds. Lee's insight into marginality leads him directly into a new model for contextual theologies that focuses not on historical experience but on creative potential. His chapters work out concretely what such a notion can mean culturally, methodologically, and doctrinally to a movement that professes to follow the very paradigm of creative marginality, Jesus Christ.
- Publisher Fortress Press
- Format Paperback
- ISBN 9780800628109
- Dimensions 5.5 x 8.5
- Pages 216
- Publication Date July 11, 1995
Endorsements
"Maraginality is a book that every Christian concerned about the meaning of the gospel today ought to ponder. In particular, for those of us who belong to the 'mainline' denominations, the book forces us to face the question: In a world in which so many are marginalized, can a church call itself both "mainline' and 'Christian'?"
— Justo L. Gonzalez, Fund for Theological Education
"Marginality: The Key to Multicultural Theology is a major contribution to the literature of theology emerging out of the experiences of minority communities in the U.S. Although written from the perspective of an Asian American, others will find it challenging and insightful."
— James H. Cone, Briggs Distinguished Professor, Union Theological Seminary
— Justo L. Gonzalez, Fund for Theological Education
"Marginality: The Key to Multicultural Theology is a major contribution to the literature of theology emerging out of the experiences of minority communities in the U.S. Although written from the perspective of an Asian American, others will find it challenging and insightful."
— James H. Cone, Briggs Distinguished Professor, Union Theological Seminary
Table of Contents
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Acknowledgments
- I AM
The Autobiographical Context of Theology
- IN-BETWEEN AND IN-BOTH
Defining Marginality
- IN-BEYOND
New Marginality and Theology
- JESUS-CHRIST
The Margin of Marginality
- TRUE DISCIPLESHIP
The New Marginal People of God
- AUTHENTIC CHURCH
The Community of New Marginality
- CREATIVE TRANSFORMATION
Overcoming Marginality through Marginality
Conclusion
Notes
Index
Introduction