Confronting the Mystery of God: Political, Liberation and Public Theologies - Hardcover

Martinez, Gaspar

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0826412394 ISBN 13: 9780826412393

Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd., 2002

Synopsis

This volume examines the three major movements in Roman Catholic theology seen during the last three decades of the 20th century, namely: political, liberation and public theologies, together with their main exponents.

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Review

"This work was deeply instructive to me, even about my own work, as well as about the work of other progressive theologians since Vatican II. I heartily recommend it."-David Tracy

"Must Read"--Today's Books, May 1, 2001

"A unique achievement. Martinez has given us a guide to a striking theological terrain. Johann Baptist Metz (political theology), Gustavo Gutierrez (liberation theology), and David Tracy (public theology) have kept many of us from giving in to what Gabriel Daly called 'the post-Enlightenment blues.' These faithful Catholic intellectuals have set new markers for intellectual discourse and pulled theological reading away from the traps of banality and accomodation....Martinez contextualizes these contextual theologians: he locates them in their political and geographical settings, intellectual milieus, emerging concerns, and he consistently finds patterns that link them. His analysis is refreshingly on target....The book provides an acute synoptic view of the three most stimulating voices in contemporary fundamental theology. And, happily, its prose is a pleasure to read. It reminds us why we enjoy theology." John K. Downey, Theological Studies

"Must Read" Today's Books, May 1, 2001

"He is an excellent interpreter: lucid, comprehensive, and perceptive . . . an excellent book." Journal of Theological Studies, 53.1 (April 2002)

"This is an unusual and valuable book. Martinez does not just present a synthesis and comparison of threse three theologians and their theologies, but sets up a fascinating dialogue among them. Beautifully written...for anyone serious about post-Vatican II Catholic theology, it is a book not to miss. When David Tracy says he was instructed by Martinez's 'brilliant study' and Gustavo Gutierrez says ones whose works are analyzed in the book will benefit from reading it most, there must be something extraordinary here." Edmond J. Dunn, Missionary Theology, November 2001
."..a conclusion well worth pondering for anyone interested in the future of Catholic theology." J. Matthew Ashley, The Journal of Religion, April 2003

About the Author

Gaspar Martinez has a degree from the London School of Economics and a doctorate from the University of Chicago. He is Secretary General of the Diocese of Bilbao, in the Basque Country, where he also teaches at the Diocesan Institute for Theological and Pastoral Studies. He is European Chaplain of Pax Romane ICMICA (International Catholic Movement for Intellectual and Cultural Affairs).

Edition details

• Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0826412394
• ISBN 13: 9780826412393
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 332