Books by Schubert Ogden

In this revised, expanded edition of a widely praised theological text, the major North American theologian Schubert Ogden presents a clear introduction to, and critique of, liberation theology. ''Faith and Freedom'' lays out the basic requirements for any authentically Christian liberation theology. This revised edition eliminates gender-specific language for God and offers an important new chapter on Christology.Response to previous editions of ''Faith and Freedom'':A readable proposal, thought-provoking . . . very stimulating."" --Journal of the American Academy of Religion[An] excellent work which provides us with a most valuable tool both for reflecting on the current theologies of liberation and for moving forward in a methodical way toward a more critical and more holistic theology of liberation."" --The New Review of Books and ReligionA significant contribution to the liberation discussion."" --Trinity Seminary ReviewSchubert Ogden is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Theology at Southern Methodist University. His other books include ''The Reality of God and Other Essays'' and ''Christ Without Myth: A Study Based on the Theology of Rudolf Bultmann.''

Here is an essential handbook for all those who would ""do theology today, written by one of America's most distinguished theologians.The book is divided into four parts:-- ""Theology of Theology, which extends, deepens, and renders more persuasive the author's lines of thought on theological prolegomena-- ""Theology and Christology, which argues that to do theology today one must be concerned above all with the fundamental questions of God and Jesus-- ""Theology of Religions, which implies that to do theology today is to do it in a truly global context, in the presence of the plurality of ways of being human, including those represented by non-Christian religions-- ""Theology in Conversation, which claims that to do theology today is to enter into close and sustained conversation with others who either are or have been engaged in the same task of critical reflectionSchubert Ogden is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Theology at Southern Methodist University. His other books include 'The Reality of God and Other Essays' and 'Christ Without Myth: A Study Based on the Theology of Rudolf Bultmann'.