Introduction to Contextual Theology, published by VIP, Shillong, is authored by Dr. Barnes Mawrie SDB. The book offers a fundamental course on Contextual Theology. The book consists of five chapters. Chapter 1 explains the various concepts related to Contextual Theology and as such leads the readers to a better comprehension of the subject. Chapter 2 provides a scriptural basis for Contextual theology. Chaper 3 is a review of the history of Contextual Theology in the Church and it also explains the different forms of Contextual Theology. Chapter 4 is a discussion on Contextual Theology in the context of India, while Chapter 5 brings contextualization to the North-east India situation. This section contains many original theological reflections of the author and speaks about the prospectives for contextualization in the tribal communities of NE India.
The book makes an interesting reading. It is a great eye opener for people interested in inculturation and contextualization of the Gospel.
Thank you so much, Father, for your beautiful writings on The Khasi and their Natural Environment
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