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- ISBN 9780367340810
- Weight: 640g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 20 Aug 2021
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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This book provides a comprehensive exploration of Asian Christianity and Theology, with emphasis on how it has developed in different parts of the continent and in the different eras, especially since the end of colonialism in Asia.
Asian Theology refers to a unique way of theological reflection characterized by specific methodologies that evolved in postcolonial Asia. Premised on the thinking of Asian Church leaders and scholars, its focus is on the dialogue with the many cultures (inculturation), many religions (interreligious dialogue), and many poor (integral liberation) of Asia. The book looks at each of these ministries in detail, foregrounding Asian biblical hermeneutics, Christianity’s engagement with Hinduism, Confucianism, and Islam, Asian Women’s Theology, and the rise of Pentecostalism.
The volume is valuable reading for scholars of religious studies, theology, world Christianity, Asian religions, and Asian studies.
Edmund Kee-Fook Chia, originally from Malaysia, is research fellow at St Vincent School of Theology, Adamson University (Philippines). He previously taught at the Catholic Theological Union (Chicago) and the Australian Catholic University (Melbourne) and, prior to that, headed the interreligious dialogue office (Thailand) of the Asian Bishops' Conferences.
