The Ecclesiology of Pope Francis and the Future of the Church in Africa

A consideration of the future of African Catholicism in light of the ecclesiology of Pope Francis. The article explores how themes in Francis\u27s ecclesiology work together to challenge centralization, clericalism, and triumphalism in the church by promoting practices of synodality and how these elements support the church’s mission to work against forms of colonialism, neo-colonialism, and the most fundamental matrix of colonial power by advancing radical democracy in societ

Beyond Dogmatism and Innocence: Hermeneutics, Critique, and Catholic Theology

John E. Thiel is a contributing author, The Aesthetics of Tradition and Styles of Theology, Chapter 4, pp. 56-83 Behind every important development in Catholic doctrine and practice since the beginning of the modern period have been debates about the interpretation of Christianity\u27s classic texts and traditions and their ideological and practical implications. Over the past century there have been breakthroughs in retrieving the origins of beliefs and practices, recovering the rich, myriad, and multifaceted literary forms, and recognizing the ways these venerable traditions have been received, applied, and negotiated in the lives of reading audiences with their contrasting worldviews. The essays in this volume by leading figures in Catholic theology suggest what might be called a third naïveté that blends deeply contextual interpretations with a critical theological analysis of the roles of power and grace in church and society. The abilities and skills to grapple with basic issues in hermeneutics and critical theory remain necessary and fundamental for Catholic theology. At stake is nothing less than how the good news of God\u27s salvation can be grasped and lived today. This volume provides a trustworthy map and compass for negotiating these debates and options. Contributors include: Sandra M. Schneiders, Francis Schüssler Fiorenza, Robert J. Schreiter, John E. Thiel, Dominic Doyle, Fernando F. Segovia, Andrew Prevot, Ormond Rush, Judith Gruber, Susan Abraham, Anthony J. Godzieba, and Bradford E. Hinze.https://digitalcommons.fairfield.edu/religiousstudies-books/1118/thumbnail.jp

Heirs of abraham : the future of muslim, jewish, and christian relations/ Edit.: Bradford E. Hinze and Irfan A. Omar

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