Robert McAfee Brown
Gustavo Gutierrez
- ISBN 13:
- 9781620329023
- author:
- Robert McAfee Brown
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wipf and Stock
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 226mm
- Genre:
- Religion
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Gustavo Gutierrez: A Proponent of Liberation Theology This book provides an introduction to liberation theology through the life and work of its most significant proponent, Gustavo Gutierrez. Robert McAfee Brown draws extensively on Gutierrez's own writings and personal conversations with him to present a clear and compelling overview of the basics of liberation theology. Brown sets the stage by situating Gutierrez within a history of church and state in Latin America, introducing key figures, themes, and milestones. He then explores Gutierrez's spiritual predecessors, followed by a biography of Gutierrez himself, which critically examines his works. The book ultimately delves into the controversies and criticisms Gutierrez faces, including challenges from authorities in Rome. Through this drama, Brown invites readers to reflect on what liberation theology means for them, making it a thought-provoking exploration of a complex theological movement.
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