The Touch of Transcendence: A Postcolonial Theology of God
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (745 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0664230733 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
With a strikingly relevant concept of God as transcendent within--transcendence different from the ideas of God as far away, as outside human life and experience, or as above the human plane of existence--Rivera concentrates on transcendence as a relationship and uses it to describe how humans can touch God. In doing so, she engages a number of theological movements, including liberation theology, Radical Orthodoxy, feminism, and postcolonialism.. How far away is God? How different is God from human beings? This is the theological question of transcendence, and theology has long struggled to find answers that affirm a human relationship with God. In this provocative new work, Mayra Rivera's answer is that God is not within human grasp but is always within human touch
from Westminster John Knox How far away is God? How different is God from human beings? This is the theological question of transcendence, and theology has long struggled to find answers that affirm a human relationship with God. In this provocative new work, the author's answer is that God is not within human grasp but is always within human touch. With a strikingly relevant concept of God as transcendent within--a transcendence di. Nik said Great. Rivera offers a constructive theological anthropology that is concerned with humanity's relation to the Divine and thus to all of creation. While this book is probably most taught within the Academy it also speaks to everyday experiences. You will definitely remember her concept of The Touch in your day to day interaction with others.. "Great book, should be read by all interested in transcendence and the world!" according to Jesse Rothman. Great book, should be read by all interested in transcendence and the world! Subtle and sophisticated view of God and humanity.