Invitation to Cross-cultural Theology: Case Studies in Vernacular TheologiesInvitation to Cross-Cultural Theology seeks to extend the study of theology to the way in which lay communities of Christians endeavor to shape their world by their faith. Using narratives of experiences with God as source material, Dyrness sets out to discover the framework, both explicit as well as implicit, that guides their lives as Christians. Testimonies are heard from five very different communities around the world. In the final chapter, the author discusses the various ways in which Christ and salvation are being addressed in these communities today. |
Contents
Preface | 9 |
The Theology of the House Churches | 42 |
The Mam Indians of Guatemala | 66 |
A Catholic Folk Theology of Manilas | 90 |
An Akamba Local Theology | 112 |
An American Middle Class Local | 130 |
CrossCultural Dialogue | 154 |
Traveling Preacher in North China | 170 |
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