Models Of Contextual Theology

Author : Stephen B. Bevans
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114295624

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Stephen B Bevans's Models of Contextual Theology has become a staple in courses on theological method and as a handbook used by missioners and other Christians concerned with the Christian tradition's understanding of itself in relation to culture. First published in 1992 and now in its seventh printing in English, with translations underway into Spanish, Korean, and Indonesian, Bevans's book is a judicious examination of what the terms "contextual theology" and "to contextualize" mean. In the revised and expanded edition, Bevans adds a "counter-cultural" model to the five presented in the first edition -- the translation, the anthropological, the praxis, the synthetic, and the transcendental model. This means that readers will be introduced to the way in which figures such as Stanley Hauerwas, John Milbank, Lesslie Newbigin, "and (occasionally) Pope John Paul II" need to be taken into account. The author's revisions also incorporate suggestions made by reviewers to enhance the clarity of the original three chapters on the nature of contextual theology and the five models.

Author : Stephen B. Bevans
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608330263

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Stephen B Bevans's Models of Contextual Theology has become a staple in courses on theological method and as a handbook used by missioners and other Christians concerned with the Christian tradition's understanding of itself in relation to culture. First published in 1992 and now in its seventh printing in English, with translations underway into Spanish, Korean, and Indonesian, Bevans's book is a judicious examination of what the terms "contextual theology" and "to contextualize" mean. In the revised and expanded edition, Bevans adds a "counter-cultural" model to the five presented in the first edition -- the translation, the anthropological, the praxis, the synthetic, and the transcendental model. This means that readers will be introduced to the way in which figures such as Stanley Hauerwas, John Milbank, Lesslie Newbigin, "and (occasionally) Pope John Paul II" need to be taken into account. The author's revisions also incorporate suggestions made by reviewers to enhance the clarity of the original three chapters on the nature of contextual theology and the five models.

Author : Stephen B. Bevans
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781570754388

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Models of Contextual Theology by Stephen B. Bevans Pdf

Stephen B Bevans's Models of Contextual Theology has become a staple in courses on theological method and as a handbook used by missioners and other Christians concerned with the Christian tradition's understanding of itself in relation to culture. First published in 1992 and now in its seventh printing in English, with translations underway into Spanish, Korean, and Indonesian, Bevans's book is a judicious examination of what the terms "contextual theology" and "to contextualize" mean. In the revised and expanded edition, Bevans adds a "counter-cultural" model to the five presented in the first edition -- the translation, the anthropological, the praxis, the synthetic, and the transcendental model. This means that readers will be introduced to the way in which figures such as Stanley Hauerwas, John Milbank, Lesslie Newbigin, "and (occasionally) Pope John Paul II" need to be taken into account. The author's revisions also incorporate suggestions made by reviewers to enhance the clarity of the original three chapters on the nature of contextual theology and the five models.

Author : Sigurd Bergmann
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781351932806

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God in Context by Sigurd Bergmann Pdf

In the 1970s theologians in Asia and Africa showed an interest in the way different cultural contexts influenced the interpretation of Christian belief. Manifestations of contextual theologies have since appeared in many parts of the world; animated international discussion about expressions, methods and theories for contextual theology have continued with the spread of contextual theology from the South to the North.. The object of these theologies is to shed new light on the concept of incarnation. How does the incarnated God act in a liberating way? Contextual theology explores awareness of the interrelatedness of God and culture. This book surveys important concepts, positions and problems of contextual theology, dealing with different criteria for the interpretation of 'context' and providing explanations of different theoretical models for contextual theology. Particular topics discussed include: the importance of place for the experience of God; a dynamic, correlative and communicative view of tradition; the approach to knowledge in contextualism and the greater right of the poor to aesthetic knowledge; human ecological formation of theology, and the contributions of pictorial art and architecture to contextual theology. Clearly explaining the importance of contextual theology for all theology, this book offers an invaluable text for students and others exploring theology in context.

Author : Steve Bevans
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004363083

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Essays in Contextual Theology by Steve Bevans Pdf

A collection of essays on the nature of contextual theology, criteria for orthodoxy, prophetic dialogue, conversion, culture and other relevant topics as Christian faith and particular contexts encounter one another.

Author : Timoteo D. Gener,Stephen T. Pardue
Publisher : Langham Publishing
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781783686728

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Asian Christian Theology by Timoteo D. Gener,Stephen T. Pardue Pdf

Asian Christian Theology provides a survey of contextually reflective, robustly evangelical theology for students to engage with the core doctrines of Christianity and their outworking in different cultures across Asia. The contributors of the chapters come from all corners of Asia to systematically examine traditional doctrinal themes and contemporary concerns for the Asian church. Ideal for use as a companion textbook in Asian seminaries and institutions, this book will also provide excellent further reading for those outside of Asia seeking global theological perspectives, and for those in contexts of significant Asian diaspora. Many excellent books surveying theology exist, but this book is a major step forward for students and scholars seeking to understand the dynamic environment of evangelical theology in Asia.

Author : Stephen B. Bevans
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Theology, Doctrinal
ISBN : 9781608330270

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An Introduction to Theology in Global Perspective by Stephen B. Bevans Pdf

Author : Irvin, Dale T.,Phan, Peter C.
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608337651

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Christian Mission, Contextual Theology, Prophetic Dialogue by Irvin, Dale T.,Phan, Peter C. Pdf

"While the intent of the editors is to honor Steve Bevans, SVD, a towering figure in the field of missiology and a longtime author of Orbis books on missiology, this book will be designed less as a festschrift than as a textbook for classroom use. Designed around the three main foci of Bevans' theology (mission, contextual theologies, and dialogical theory), it will appeal to teachers of courses in Christian mission, theological method, contextual theologies, and contemporary Third World theologies. The contributors are a who's who of contemporary mission studies in a global context, including representatives from various Christian traditions and from throughout the global church"--

Author : Angie Pears
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781134115679

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Doing Contextual Theology by Angie Pears Pdf

Christian theology, like all forms of knowledge, thinking and practice, arises from and is influenced by the context in which it is done. In Doing Contextual Theology, Angie Pears demonstrates the radically contextual nature of Christian theology by focusing on five forms of liberation theology: Latin American Liberation Theologies; Black Theologies; Feminist Informed Theologies; Sexual Theologies; Body Theologies. Pears analyses how each of these asserts a clear and persistent link to the Christian tradition through The Bible and Christology and discusses the implications of contextual and local theologies for understanding Christianity as a religion. Moreover, she considers whether fears are justified that a radically contextual reading of Christian theologies leads to a relativist understanding of the religion, or whether these theologies share some form of common identity both despite and because of their contextual nature. Doing Contextual Theology offers students a clear and up-to-date survey of the field of contemporary liberation theology and provides them with a sound understanding of how contextual theology works in practice.

Author : David J. Hesselgrave,Edward Rommen
Publisher : William Carey Publishing
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2000-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781645083290

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Contextualization by David J. Hesselgrave,Edward Rommen Pdf

This classic textbook brings together the meanings, proposals, and tasks involved in contextualization. Hesselgrave and Rommen explore the history of contextualization in the Bible and the Church while examining the proposals of prominent thinkers on this subject. They conclude with their own definition and approach to contextualization.

Author : Stephen B. Bevans,Katalina Tahaafe-Williams
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781630879600

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Contextual Theology for the Twenty-First Century by Stephen B. Bevans,Katalina Tahaafe-Williams Pdf

Scholars from the United States, Latin America, and Oceania reflect in this volume on the importance of contextual theology for our twenty-first century. Contextual theology offers fresh voices from every culture, and not just from the West. It calls for new ways of doing theology that embrace cultural values, but at the same time challenges them to the core. And it opens up new and fresh topics out of which and about which people can theologize. If the church is to be faithful to its mission, it needs to provide a feast at which all can be nourished.

Author : Stephen B. Bevans,Roger P. Schroeder,Roger Schroeder
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608330287

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Constants in Context by Stephen B. Bevans,Roger P. Schroeder,Roger Schroeder Pdf

"Mission is handicapped without a sound biblical theology of mission and an understanding of the history of mission leading up to our current context. Constants in Context offers both of these elements. It is mission theology in historical perspective and/or a history of mission that is grounded theologically. The authors describe it as a systematic theology with mission at its core, and a church history shaped by the constant but always contextual Christian traditions. Furthermore it is a constructive contribution to how mission theology needs to be practical and lived out through today's church and in our world. Written collaboratively by Roman Catholic writers Stephen Bevans and Roger Schroeder, both Missionaries of the Divine Word (SVDs). It is a particularly insightful in regard to the history and the various streams of Catholic mission but it also addresses and learns from the other traditions of the church. In fact, one of the book's strengths is its attention to neglected aspects and hidden stories of church and mission history. As a result it is gratifying to be inspired by non-European mission, women in mission and various forgotten or often ignored branches of the church. The book is in three sections: first, there is a framework for cultural contexts and theological constants; second, an in-depth exploration of historical stages and different models for mission; and third, a presentation of theological frameworks for mission. The third section concludes with a case for 'mission as prophetic dialogue' being the most appropriate model for 21st century mission." -- Amazon.com.

Author : Robert J. Schreiter
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608336111

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Constructing Local Theologies by Robert J. Schreiter Pdf

Author : Stephen B. Bevans,Roger P. Schroeder
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781570759116

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Prophetic Dialogue by Stephen B. Bevans,Roger P. Schroeder Pdf

A collection of essays that demonstrates that to be effective in the twenty-first century, mission must be prophetic as it encounters other cultures and religious traditions. "When we speak as mission as dialogue, then, we are about as far away from imagining mission as 'conquering the world for Christ' and missionaries as 'marines of the Catholic Church' as we probably can get. There has indeed been a radical shift, both in the world in which the church does mission and within the church's own consciousness of the goodness and even holiness of that world." These words from one of the essays in this superb collection clearly demonstrate the changing of mission today. In this volume, Fathers Bevans and Schroeder address a primary challenge faced by Christians missioners today: How can they bring the Christian tradition to interact respectfully and effectively with members of other cultures and traditions from around the globe and still be prophetic?

Author : Craig Van Gelder
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802846556

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Confident Witness--changing World by Craig Van Gelder Pdf

In Confident Witness -- Changing World, twenty-two scholars and skilled ministry practitioners explore this complex question not only theoretically but also in practical terms immediately useful to pastors and church leaders.