Transformative Lutheran theologies
Subtitle: feminist, womanist, and mujerista perspectives
By: edited by Mary J. Streufert
Publisher: Fortress Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Minneapolis
Language: eng
Number of pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9780800663773
Subjects: Doctrines; Lutheran Church; Congresses; Womanist theology; Mujerista theology; Feminism; Feminist theology
Description: "The first of its kind, this book is a systematic representation of Lutheran feminist, womanist, and mujerista theologies: systematic, in that it addresses classical loci of systematic theology; contemporary, in that it is resoundingly constructive and relevant for the contemporary church; and feminist, in that the contributors write from a feminist perspective although they reflect a variety of positions within feminist discourse. The contributors to this multi-authored work share a common commitment to Lutheran theology as a continual process of reform. Luther is a partner in the conversation because of his 'theological insights and commitment to faithful criticism,' which the writers seek to continue -- not because his voice 'settles a debate.' The book focuses on central themes that Luther addressed and that are representative of Lutheranism today, including justification by grace through faith and Luther's theology of the cross. From diverse contexts, these Lutheran theologians, like Luther, seek reformation by 'giving voice to new perspectives in theology that continue to transform the church and the world" -- Publisher description.
Notes: Based on a conference held in Jan. 2009 in Chicago, Ill.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Legacies and margins. Historical and theological legacies of feminism and Lutheranism / L. DeAne Lagerquist and Caryn D. Riswold; title: The elusive lure of the lotus / Mary (Joy) Philip; title: God and humanity. Inhabiting paradox : God and feminist theology for the Third Wave / Caryn D. Riswold; title: God's heart revealed in Eden : Luther on the character of God and the vocation of humanity / Kristen E. Kvam; title: Sin and grace. Sin from a queer, Lutheran perspective / Mary E. Lowe; title: Who are you? : Christ and the imperative of subjectivity / Anna Mercedes; title: The work and person of Christ. Through mujerista eyes : stories of incarnate redemption / Alicia Vargas; title: Putting the cross in context : atonement through covenant / Marit Trelstad; title: Christ as bride/groom : a Lutheran feminist relational christology / Kathryn A. Kleinhans; title: The person of Christ from a feminist perspective : human and divine, male and female / Mary J. Streufert; title: Spirit and body. Spirit and body : a Lutheran-feminist conversation / Cheryl M. Peterson; title: Experiencing the spirit : the Magnificat, Luther, and feminists / Lois Malcolm; title: Knowing and living. Hush no more! : constructing an African American Lutheran womanist ethic / Beverly Wallace; title: Being church as, in, and against white privilege / Cynthia Moe-Lobeda; title: Hope and the future. In the flesh : a feminist vision of hope / Krista E. Hughes; title: Hoping for more : how eschatology matters for Lutheran feminist theologies / Deanna A. Thompson.