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People's Christianity : Theological Sense and Sociological Significance.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Francisco, Jose Mario.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Religion and sociology.
- Christian life.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (187 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Mahwah : Paulist Press, 2022.
- Summary:
- This book, 'People’s Christianity: Theological Sense and Sociological Significance,' by Jose Mario Francisco, SJ, and Jayeel Cornelio, explores the lived experiences of Christianity through theological and sociological lenses. It examines how lay Christian practices reveal deeper theological insights and reflect significant social contexts, especially in the Global South. The authors aim to validate popular expressions of faith by situating them within the daily realities of believers. The book addresses themes such as diversity in Christian life, worship, liberation theology, and the integration of tradition and modern faith practices. It is intended for a broad audience, including theologians, sociologists, and lay Christians interested in understanding the dynamic interplay between faith and society. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- About the Book
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Part I: Smelling the Sheep
- 1. The Authenticity of the Popular
- 2. The Diversity of Lived Christianity
- Part II: Reading between the Lines
- 3. Lived Christianity as Worship
- 4. Lived Christianity as Promotion of Liberation
- Part III: Sensing the People's Faith
- 5. Lived Christianity and Christian Tradition
- 6. A Theological Exploration of Marian Practice
- 7. Lived Christianity as Sensus Fidei
- Part IV: Journeying with the Sheep
- 8. Theology and Sociology
- 9. From Smelling like Sheep to Journeying Together
- Notes
- Index.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Francisco, Jose Mario People's Christianity
- ISBN:
- 9781587689512
- 1587689510
- OCLC:
- 1493007692
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