Christ the Liberator: A View from the Victims
Christ the Liberator: A View from the Victims is a work of Christology by Jon Sobrino that develops themes from Jesus the Liberator. It addresses Christ’s Resurrection, New Testament Christology, and early church council formulations through a perspective centered on victims and the poor of El Salvador.
At a glance
- Continues the Christology developed in Jesus the Liberator.
- Discusses the Resurrection, New Testament Christology, and the formulas of early church councils.
- Frames its theological discussion around victims and the poor of El Salvador.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Offers a substantial 376-page continuation for readers following Sobrino’s earlier work.
- Its stated focus connects doctrinal questions with the experiences of victims and the poor.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Orbis Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | October 22, 2001 |
| Edition | 9/22/01 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 376 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1570753725 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1570753725 |
| Dimensions | 5.38 x 0.5 x 8.25 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.4 pounds |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers of liberation theology and Latin American Christian thought.
- Students or readers interested in Christology, the Resurrection, and early church councils.
- Those looking to continue from Jesus the Liberator.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a brief introductory overview rather than a 376-page theological work.
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Frequently asked questions
What topics does Christ the Liberator cover?
The listing describes sections on Christ’s Resurrection, New Testament Christology, and the Christological formulas of the early church councils.
Is this related to Jesus the Liberator?
Yes. The listing presents this book as a second volume that continues the Christology begun in Jesus the Liberator.
What perspective shapes the book?
The description says Sobrino writes from faith and from the situation of victims, particularly poor communities in El Salvador.
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