A Theology of Liberation: History, Politics, and Salvation - Softcover

Gustavo Gutiérrez

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0883445433 ISBN 13: 9780883445433

Publisher: Orbis Books, 1988

Synopsis

This is the credo and seminal text of the movement which was later characterized as liberation theology. The book burst upon the scene in the early seventies, and was swiftly acknowledged as a pioneering and prophetic approach to theology which famously made an option for the poor, placing the exploited, the alienated, and the economically wretched at the centre of a programme where "the oppressed and maimed and blind and lame" were prioritized at the expense of those who either maintained the status quo or who abused the structures of power for their own ends. This powerful, compassionate and radical book attracted criticism for daring to mix politics and religion in so explicit a manner, but was also welcomed by those who had the capacity to see that its agenda was nothing more nor less than to give "good news to the poor", and redeem God's people from bondage.

About this title

About the Author:

Gustavo Guti rrez, a Dominican theologian from Peru, is widely recognized as one of the preeminent voices of liberation theology. His books include A Theology of Liberation, On Job, We Drink from Our Own Wells, and The God of Life.

Language Notes:

Text: English, Spanish (translation)

About this edition

• Publisher: Orbis Books
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0883445433
• ISBN 13: 9780883445433
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 264