Spirituality of the Third World: A Cry for Life: Papers and Reflections from the Third General Assembly of the Ecumenical Association of Third World T

The Third General Assembly of the Ecumenical Association of Third World Theologians meeting in Nairobi in 1992 took a fresh look at the changing context of the Third World. Theologians in Nairobi firmly declared that third-world theology should be decisively shaped by the spirituality of the marginalized--indigenous people women minjung dalits and other minorities. Their creative and life-affirming spirituality is at the very center of their lives and struggles. Spirituality of the Third World explores the meaning of spirituality its biblical roots its relation to human existence how it patterns a vision and enriches faith and how it celebrates life. This spirituality is formed of faith struggle and hope--the cry for life from the poor of all continents. Part I describes the changing context of the Third World with a special focus on North-South relationships. Part II elaborates different forms of Third World spiritualities with origins in South and North America Africa and Asia. Part III roots these spiritualities biblically and explores how they enrich theological understanding and sustain Christian life. Contributors: Elizabeth Amoah Frank Chikane Virgil Elizondo Ivone Gebara Jacquelyn Grant Franz J. Hinkelammert Dwight N. Hopkins Jose Miguez Bonino Takatso Mofokeng Pablo Richard Rosa Adela O. Sierra George Soares Prabhu Lawrence Surendra Ana Maria Tepedino George E. Tinker Sergio Torres Mary John Mananzan and Maria Vidale.