Asian Theology on the Way: Christianity, Culture, and Context
In this exciting volume, Peniel Rajkumar has assembled the work of nearly twenty prominent Asian theologians, making their writings accessible to the introductory level student. The result is an ideal introduction to the wealth of Asian theologies and the major questions they raise.
It is ecumenical in scope with emphasis on the contemporary concerns within Asian theology and some attention to the development of these theologies.Regional and subject specialists capture the ongoing conversation, incorporating new emphases and trends, thus making the book a fresh introduction to Christian theology in Asia.
It is ecumenical in scope with emphasis on the contemporary concerns within Asian theology and some attention to the development of these theologies.Regional and subject specialists capture the ongoing conversation, incorporating new emphases and trends, thus making the book a fresh introduction to Christian theology in Asia.
- Publisher Fortress Press
- Format Paperback
- ISBN 9781451499667
- eBook ISBN 9781506400327
- Dimensions 5.5 x 8.5
- Pages 192
- Publication Date July 1, 2015
Contents
Fortress Press International Study Guides
Introduction—Peniel Jesudason Rufus Rajkumar
Part I: Asian Christian Theology: Bird’s-Eye Views of the Furrows
1. The Task, Method, and Content of Asian Theologies—Sathianathan Clarke
2. Interfaith Dialogue and Christian Theology in Asia—Edmund Kee-Fook Chia
3. Asian Christian Liberation Theology—Philip Vinod Peacock
4. Cross-Textual Hermeneutics in Asia—Archie Chi Chung Lee
Part II: Fighting Foreign Fertilizers in the Furrows
5. Postcolonial Asian Feminist Theologies—Kwok Pui-lan
6. From Orientalism to Postcolonial—Rasiah S. Sugirtharajah
7. Postcolonialism and Hong Kong Christianity—Wai Ching Angela Wong
8. Asian Christologies—C. I. David Joy
Part III: New Seeds in the Furrows
9. Between a Rock and a Hard Place—Gemma Tulud Cruz
10. Indigenous Theology in Asia—Wati Longchar
11. Pentecostalism in Asia—Sunder John Boopalan
Part IV: Worm’s-Eye Views of the Furrows
12. Minjung Theology—Sebastian Kim
13. Devious Devotion to Christ—Joseph Prabhakar Dayam
14. Contextual Christian Theologies in China Prior to 1950—Lawrence Braschi
15. Dalit Theology—Peniel Jesudason Rufus Rajkumar
Glossary
References and Further Reading
Index
Introduction—Peniel Jesudason Rufus Rajkumar
Part I: Asian Christian Theology: Bird’s-Eye Views of the Furrows
1. The Task, Method, and Content of Asian Theologies—Sathianathan Clarke
2. Interfaith Dialogue and Christian Theology in Asia—Edmund Kee-Fook Chia
3. Asian Christian Liberation Theology—Philip Vinod Peacock
4. Cross-Textual Hermeneutics in Asia—Archie Chi Chung Lee
Part II: Fighting Foreign Fertilizers in the Furrows
5. Postcolonial Asian Feminist Theologies—Kwok Pui-lan
6. From Orientalism to Postcolonial—Rasiah S. Sugirtharajah
7. Postcolonialism and Hong Kong Christianity—Wai Ching Angela Wong
8. Asian Christologies—C. I. David Joy
Part III: New Seeds in the Furrows
9. Between a Rock and a Hard Place—Gemma Tulud Cruz
10. Indigenous Theology in Asia—Wati Longchar
11. Pentecostalism in Asia—Sunder John Boopalan
Part IV: Worm’s-Eye Views of the Furrows
12. Minjung Theology—Sebastian Kim
13. Devious Devotion to Christ—Joseph Prabhakar Dayam
14. Contextual Christian Theologies in China Prior to 1950—Lawrence Braschi
15. Dalit Theology—Peniel Jesudason Rufus Rajkumar
Glossary
References and Further Reading
Index