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Majority World Theology Series
Series Editors
Gene L. Green, Stephen T. Pardue, and K. K. Yeo
The Majority World Theology series exists because of the seismic shifts in the makeup of world Christianity. At this moment in history, more Christians live in the Majority World than in Europe and North America. However, most theological literature does not reflect the rising tide of Christian reflection coming from these regions. The Majority World authors in this series seek to produce, collaboratively, biblical and theological textbooks that are about, from, and to the Majority World. By assembling scholars from around the globe who share a concern to do theology in light of Christian Scripture and in dialogue with Christian tradition coming from the Western church, this series offers readers the chance to listen in on insightful, productive, and unprecedented in-person conversations. Each volume pursues a specific theological topic and is designed to be accessible to students and scholars alike.
So Great a Salvation
Soteriology in the Majority World
Edited by
Gene L. Green, Stephen T. Pardue, and K. K. Yeo
© 2017 Gene L. Green, Stephen T. Pardue, and K. K. Yeo
All rights reserved
This book is published in cooperation with Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.,
Grand Rapids. First published in 2017 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.,
ISBN: 978-0-8028-7274-6 (North American edition)
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Contents
Introduction So Great a Salvation: Soteriology in the Majority World
The Traditional Landscape and Biblical Repertoire
Sin and Salvation: Toward a Soteriology of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
Soteriology of the Global Church in the Majority World
Conclusion
Chapter 1 The New Covenant and New Creation: Western Soteriologies and the Fullness of the Gospel
Abstract
“Western” Tendencies
Internal and External Critique
Biblical Reform?
Conclusion
Further Reading
Chapter 2 Telling Our Stories: Salvation in the African Context
Abstract
Salvation in the African Context
The Nicene Creed
The Sad Stories of Africa’s Existential Situation
Reversing the Stories of Sadness: Factors Affecting Africa’s Receptivity to the Gospel
Less Emphasized Stories of Salvation
Concrete Stories of Holistic Salvation That Africa Needs
Conclusion
Further Reading
Chapter 3 Luke 4:18–19 and Salvation: Marginalization of Women in the Pentecostal Church in Botswana
Abstract
Salvation in Luke-Acts
Luke 4:18–19: Jesus Sets the Captives Free
Patriarchy in the Pentecostal Church and African Cultures
Luke 4:18–19: A Critique of the Marginalization of Women and Violence against Women
Conclusion
Further Reading
Chapter 4 Con Las Venas Abiertas: The Hope of Life and Salvation in Latin American Theologies
Abstract
The Hope of Life and Salvation
Two Soteriological Traditions: Catholic Liberationist and Protestant
Liberation: Is There Life before Death?
Further Reading
