Way to Peace: Liberation Through the Bible - Softcover

L. John Topel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0717110885 ISBN 13: 9780717110889

Publisher: Gill and Macmillan, 1980

Synopsis

From his survey, Topel finds himself in agreement with certain of the major ideas of liberation theology, namely the stress on the historicity of God s salvation and the option for the poor . However, he contends that the church does not have to control the political power or destroy the state, but only help to purify the state s autonomous search for God if the church is to bring in the justice and peace that can be mediated politically in our world. The way to liberation is not through force and violence but through the possession of a love that genuinely conceives of the enemy as a person with a logos for justice and self-transcending love deep within. Topel s approach is biblical and Christocentric. He presents his case both logically and persuasively. In a day when liberation theologians have a tendency to go to extremes, Topel s balanced position is certainly refreshing. His book deserves serious attention. John T. Seamands.

About this edition

• Publisher: Gill and Macmillan
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 0717110885
• ISBN 13: 9780717110889
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 199