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Drawing on decolonial perspective, this book provides a critical retrieval of Sergio Arce's theological thought, and proposes it as a source of inspiration to continue renewing liberation theologies in Cuba and in Latin America. In light of current social contexts in Cuba and abroad, this volume examines the relevance of Arce's theological legacy, identifying significant contributions and also key limitations. It presents a panoramic view of the historical contexts previous to Arce's articulation of his theology, and also reconstructs the various stages of the development of his theology by reviewing his major writings from the early 1960s to the late 1990s. Bringing Arce into a conversation with other recognized Latin American liberation theologians, this book delivers a reconstruction of his major theological insights related to discourses and practices of liberation, highlighting important similarities and differences between their approaches.
List of contents
Introduction.- Chapter 1. Situating the Debates between Worlds: Concerning the Socio-Economic, Political, and Ecclesial Contexts of Pre-Revolutionary Cuba and the First Years of the Revolution.- Chapter 2. Sergio Arce's Theology in Revolution: Main Influences and Stages of Development.- Chapter 3. Theology in Revolution: A Revolution in Theology.- Chapter 4. Cuba and the Global Context since the 1990s: New Challenges, Voices, and Theoretical Developments.- Chapter 5. Sergio Arce's Legacy and Inspiration to the Renewal of Theology Today.- Conclusion.
About the author
Ary Fernández-Albán is Professor of Theology at Seminario Evangélico de Teología, in Matanzas, Cuba. He is also an ordained minister of the Presbyterian-Reformed Church in Cuba.
Summary
Drawing on decolonial perspective, this book provides a critical retrieval of Sergio Arce’s theological thought, and proposes it as a source of inspiration to continue renewing liberation theologies in Cuba and in Latin America. In light of current social contexts in Cuba and abroad, this volume examines the relevance of Arce’s theological legacy, identifying significant contributions and also key limitations. It presents a panoramic view of the historical contexts previous to Arce’s articulation of his theology, and also reconstructs the various stages of the development of his theology by reviewing his major writings from the early 1960s to the late 1990s. Bringing Arce into a conversation with other recognized Latin American liberation theologians, this book delivers a reconstruction of his major theological insights related to discourses and practices of liberation, highlighting important similarities and differences between their approaches.
