ABSTRACT

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of Asian Christianity and Theology, with emphasis on how it has developed in different parts of the continent and in the different eras, especially since the end of colonialism in Asia.

Asian Theology refers to a unique way of theological reflection characterized by specific methodologies that evolved in postcolonial Asia. Premised on the thinking of Asian Church leaders and scholars, its focus is on the dialogue with the many cultures (inculturation), many religions (interreligious dialogue), and many poor (integral liberation) of Asia. The book looks at each of these ministries in detail, foregrounding Asian biblical hermeneutics, Christianity’s engagement with Hinduism, Confucianism, and Islam, Asian Women’s Theology, and the rise of Pentecostalism.

The volume is valuable reading for scholars of religious studies, theology, world Christianity, Asian religions, and Asian studies.

chapter 1|16 pages

Asian culture and religions

chapter 2|25 pages

History of Christianity in Asia

chapter 3|22 pages

Asian theological methodologies

chapter 4|20 pages

Asian theology of inculturation

chapter 5|23 pages

Asian theology of interreligious dialogue

chapter 6|24 pages

Asian theology of integral liberation

chapter 7|19 pages

Asian biblical hermeneutics

chapter 8|24 pages

Christianity engages the Asian religions

chapter 9|29 pages

Asian Women's Theology

chapter 10|30 pages

Pentecostalism in Asia