Reframing the House: Constructive Feminist Global Ecclesiology for the Western Evangelical Church
Listen to the blog Jennifer Buck's book, Reframing the House: Constructive Feminist Global Ecclesiology for the Western Evangelical Church, offers a critical examination of what she identifies as incomplete and one-dimensional ecclesiological frameworks presented by Western theologians to Western audiences. Drawing on the perspectives of three feminist theologians from the Global South, Buck critiques the systemic and systematic neglect by the Western church of the broader global realities in its limited ecclesiological formulations. The Review The three theologians whose voices Buck amplifies are Maria Pilar[...]
Pentecostal Ecclesiology: An Essay on the Development of Doctrine
Simon Chan's book, 'Pentecostal Ecclesiology: An Essay on the Development of Doctrine', presents a thoroughly researched argument emphasizing Pentecostals' need to cultivate a robust ecclesiology to facilitate genuine traditioning and doctrinal development. Chan contends that constructing a Pentecostal ecclesiology does not necessitate starting from the ground up. He critiques the Pentecostal belief that engaging solely with "God's word" and "God's world" is sufficient for constructive theology. The Review This Pentecostal belief, which divorces doctrine from its ecclesial context, mirrors a characteristic feature of scholastic Protestantism and Evangelicalism. As a result, Pentecostals, influenced by these[...]
Indian Religion and Its Nuances: A Complex Tapestry of Belief Systems
India is a land of immense religious diversity, home to some of the world's oldest and most complex spiritual traditions. From ancient practices rooted in the Vedas to the dynamic, evolving faiths that have shaped the country over millennia, Indian religion offers a fascinating study of cultural, philosophical, and social intricacies. This article delves into the nuances of Indian religion, exploring its diversity, historical evolution, and the contemporary landscape with the latest available data. The Diversity of Indian Religion India is predominantly Hindu, with approximately 79.8% of the population identifying as Hindu according to the 2011[...]
Christianity as a World Religion: An Introduction
Sebastian Kim and Kirsteen Kim's Christianity as a World Religion: An Introduction situates Christianity within its global context, with a particular focus on its diverse manifestations at the grassroots level, which constitutes the central concern of the text. Organized by geographical region, the book covers Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, and Oceania. The Review Within each context, the authors explore four interrelated dimensions of Christianity: its historical development, ecclesiastical and cultural theologies, interreligious and communal relations, and distinctive forms of worship. The text is further enriched with expanded chapters,[...]
Listen to the blog Jennifer Buck's book, Reframing the House: Constructive Feminist Global Ecclesiology for the Western Evangelical Church,[...]
Simon Chan's book, 'Pentecostal Ecclesiology: An Essay on the Development of Doctrine', presents a thoroughly researched argument emphasizing Pentecostals' need to cultivate a robust ecclesiology to facilitate genuine[...]
India is a land of immense religious diversity, home to some of the world's oldest and most complex spiritual traditions. From ancient practices rooted in the Vedas to[...]
Sebastian Kim and Kirsteen Kim's Christianity as a World Religion: An Introduction situates Christianity within its global context, with a particular focus on its diverse manifestations at the[...]
