Pope Francis and the Theology of the People
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (613 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 162698252X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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Rafael Luciani is a lay theologian from Caracas, Venezuela and Professor Extraordinarius in the Ecclesiastical Faculty, Boston College School of Theology and Ministry.
"This is the best book I have seen so far on Francis: careful, balanced, and informative." -- Harvey Cox, Harvard Divinity School"It is always good to have in hand a book that helps us learn the origins of a body of thought, and which at the same time, impels us toward the transformation of the future of which we are real agents. In doing so, he has drawn not only from the social teaching of the Latin American Church, but also in a particular way from a school of theology that arose in Argentina called "Theology of the People." A type of liberation theology, it emphasizes respect for
Luciani's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the intellectual underpinnings of Pope Francis' inspiring theological and pastoral vision. Goizueta, Professor Emeritus of Catholic Theology, Boston College . Drawing on his exhaustive knowledge of the Latin American theological landscape, Luciani explains Pope Francis' theological roots with both clarity and nuance." --Roberto S. "Quite simply the best available analysis of the theology that grounds the current papacy