Full Description
Cuban Feminist Theology: Visions and Praxis offers rare and much needed insights in essays that span the entirety of Cuban theologian Ofelia Miriam Ortega's career. The chapters address the social, economic, and political realities in Cuba, the Caribbean and Latin America as the contexts of Cuban feminist theology; the challenges of ecumenism; the urgency of feminist and liberationist theologies amongst patriarchal and oppressive systems throughout the world; and the importance of theological education.
Contents
Part I. Religious Life in the Historical and Social Context of Cuba
Introduction to Part I
1. Socio-economic, Political and Ecclesial Reality of Cuba
2. The Influence of the Missionary Heritage on Cuban Culture
3. Overview of Protestant Theology in Cuba during the Revolutionary Period
4. Encounters and Visions
Part II. The Church and Pastoral Ministry from a Global and Cuban Perspective
Introduction to Part II
5. Revolutionary Hope in the Church after Christendom
6. Ministry and Power: Changes in the Exercise of Leadership
7. Prophetic Presence in the Daily Life of the People. The Missionary Movement: From Difficulty to Common Good
8. Networks and Alternative Relationships: Building Bridges in Our Communities
Part III. Women and Theology with a Focus on Cuba and the Caribbean
Introduction to Part III
9. The Cuban Woman, Her Revolutionary Role and Her Struggle for Liberation within the Revolution and the Church
10. Ethical Problems and the Caribbean Woman's Commitment to Life
11. The Commu
