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- The Call of God: Women Doing Theology in Peru
- Book
- 2003
- Published by: State University of New York Press
summary
Based on conversations with women in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Lima, Peru, The Call of God explores how their faith provides them with an understanding amidst extreme poverty, violence, and displacement. Peru was the birthplace of liberation theology and the poor women of that country were instrumental in its original elucidation. This book introduces the women of El Agustino, where a diverse, dedicated and eloquent group have set out to answer questions, solve problems, and rebuild a society stricken with rampant inflation and terrorism, all in response to the call of God. Without much formal education, these women possess and espouse complex theological propositions with a high degree of independence and proficiency. A careful reading reveals an education of a different sort—one rooted in life’s changing experiences; one directed toward a different liberation.
Table of Contents
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- Chapter 1. Introduction
- pp. 1-10
- Chapter 2. The Context
- pp. 11-42
- Chapter 3. The Women of El Agustino
- pp. 43-78
- Chapter 4. The Theology
- pp. 79-124
- Chapter 5. The Path Ahead
- pp. 125-138
- Glossary of Spanish Words and Terms
- pp. 165-168
- Bibliography
- pp. 169-176
Additional Information
ISBN
9780791486566
DOI
MARC Record
OCLC
55136758
Pages
194
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No