Volume 6 of Martin E. Marty's and Dean G. Peerman's New Theology consists of thought-provoking theological writings that tackle issues on revolution and non-revolution, violence and non-violence, peace and power.
Contents:
Introduction--Martin E. Marty and Dean G. Peerman Theology and Revolution
I. The Groundwork of Theologians--Christiaan Beker Biblical Theology Today; Thomas W. Ogletree From Anxiety to Responsibility: The Shifting Focus of Theological Reflection; Jurgen Moltmann Toward a Political Hermeneutics of the Gospel
II. The Theology of Revolution: Pro and Con--George Celestin A Christian Looks at Revolution; J.M. Lochman Ecumenical Theology of Revolution; Richard Shaull Christian Faith as Scandal in a Technocratic World
III. The Practice of Revolution: Theological Reflection--Vincent Harding The Afro-American Past; Herbert Warren Richardson Martin Luther King--Unsung Theologian; Hans-Warren Bartsch The Foundation and Meaning of Christian Pacifism; R.W. Tucker Revolutionary Faithfulness; Robert McAfee Brown Vietnam: Crisis of Conscience; 16 Bishops of the 3rd World Gospel and Revolution; Desmond Fennell England's Troubles and the Catholic Left; Rosemary Ruether The Free Church Movement in Contemporary Catholicism
Edited by Martin E. Marty and Dean G. Peerman
About the Author
Martin Marty, one of today's most respected theologians, is professor emeritus at the University of Chicago, where the Martin Marty Center has been founded to promote public religion endeavors. His more than fifty books include Modern American Religion. He is a winner of the National Book Award and was the first religion scholar to receive the National Humanities Medal.
