Revolution of Spirit: Ecumenical Theology in Global Context, Essays in Honor of Richard Shaull.Revolution of Spirit: Ecumenical Theology in Global Context: Essays in Honor of Richard Shaull. Edited by Nantawan Boonprasat Lewis (Eerdmans, $30). Richard Shaull died in late 2002, a few years after this Festschrift fest·schrift n. pl. fest·schrif·ten or fest·schrifts A volume of learned articles or essays by colleagues and admirers, serving as a tribute or memorial especially to a scholar. was published in his honor. A short biography and an eight-page bibliography mark his contributions as a missionary in Colombia and Brazil and then as a professor at Princeton Seminary. Shaull's long-term work in Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. made him gradually more sympathetic to Marxist theologies; he was around for, and influenced, the early years of liberation theology liberation theology, belief that the Christian Gospel demands "a preferential option for the poor," and that the church should be involved in the struggle for economic and political justice in the contemporary world—particularly in the Third World. . This work is largely the product of students and sympathetic colleagues. It is divided into three quite loose sections: "Critical Issues in the Struggle," "New Theological Questions in New Historical Situations," and "New Paradigms in Ecumenical Theology." Contributors span the globe in their interests, and topics are exceptionally broad: immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. in the U.S., the Catholic Church's "New Evangelization e·van·gel·ize v. e·van·gel·ized, e·van·gel·iz·ing, e·van·gel·iz·es v.tr. 1. To preach the gospel to. 2. To convert to Christianity. v.intr. To preach the gospel. " in Latin America, issues of gayness or disability, even an essay on campus ministry. The underlying theme is always a concern for the other and a desire to follow Shaull's example in working for and with those marginalized by society. This work offers an eclectic blend of interesting essays and serves as a faithful memorial to Shaull's work. Jonathan Seitz, Princeton Seminary |
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