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A dynamic chapter of church history is now being written in Asia.
But the theological inflections at its heart are not well
understood by outsiders. The published voices of elite academic
theologians have drowned out the cadences of Christian faith as it
is spoken, lived and prayed in the homes and churches of Tokyo or
Shanghai or Madras. Now, in Grassroots Asian Theology, Simon Chan
examines Asian Christianity at its daily, sustaining level. There
he uncovers a vibrant theology that is authentically Asian and
truly engaging. More than a mere survey, Grassroots Asian Theology
makes a serious and constructive contribution to Asian theology.
Organizing his discussion under leading themes of Christian
theology, Chan looks at how Christians have grappled with their
living faith in the context of Asian cultures and societies. Then,
drawing on the church's broader tradition, he points the way
forward. Chan not only probes and informs, he leads and challenges
readers across cultures to receive, live and communicate an
authentic Christian faith. This is a significant book for both
outsiders and insiders to Asian Christianity, as well as those
interested in the broader horizons of global theology. Chan reminds
us that authentic theologies are grounded in particular peoples,
places and cultures.
The Global Dictionary of Theology' is inspired by the shift of the
centre of Christianity from the West to the global South. But it
also reflects the increase in two-way traffic between these two
sectors as well as the global awareness that has permeated popular
culture to an unprecedented degree. 'The Global Dictionary of
Theology' has approximately 250 articles written by over 100
contributors representing a global spectrum of theological
perspectives. The full range of standard theological topics are
represented, but in addition to the Western tradition the GDT
canvasses the array of theologies that are currently being worked
out around the globe. Many articles are composite in nature and
achieve a sort of conversation between more than one global
perspective. The GDT surveys, describes and classifies the rich
variety of theological perspectives that have grown in local and
diverse soils around the globe. In an age of unprecedented global
awareness, the GDT will become a standard launching point of
theological research that will enrich every student's understanding
of theology. Moving beyond mission theology, it explores the local
and global theological fruit of the inculturation of the gospel.
In recent decades Christian spirituality, spiritual formation and
spiritual theology have become important concepts in the global
evangelical community. Consequently, an accessible and reliable
academic resource is needed on these topics---one that will offer a
discerning orientation to the wealth of ecumenical resources
available while still highlighting the distinct heritage and
affirming the core grace-centered values of classic evangelical
spirituality. The Dictionary of Christian Spirituality reflects an
overarching interpretive framework for evangelical spiritual
formation: a holistic and grace-filled spirituality that
encompasses relational (connecting), transformational (becoming),
and vocational (doing) dynamics. At the same time, contributors
respectfully acknowledge the differences between Reformed,
Holiness, and Pentecostal paradigms of the spiritual life. And, by
bringing together writers from around the world who share a common
orthodoxy, this reference work is truly global and international in
both its topical scope and contributors. Entries give appropriate
attention to concepts, concerns, and formative figures in the
evangelical tradition of spirituality that other reference work
neglect. They offer a discerning orientation to the wealth of
ecumenical resources available, exploring the similarities and
differences between Christianity and alternate spiritualities
without lapsing into relativism. The Dictionary of Christian
Spirituality is a resource that covers a wide range of topics
relating to Christian spirituality and is biblically engaged,
accessible, and relevant for all contemporary Christians.
This book deals with the problem of Pentecostal 'traditioning'.
Traditioning has been ineffective thus far because the richness of
Pentecostal faith and experience has been inadequately captured in
the classical Pentecostal doctrines of Spirit-baptism and
glossolalia. A more adequate understanding of the key theological
symbol of Pentecostalism, glossolalia, emerges when it is
interpreted in the light of Christian spiritual tradition. Within
this larger tradition glossolalia can be seen as bringing together
both the ascetical and contemplative dimensions of the Christian
life. Chan thus explores the shape of Pentecostal ecclesiology as
'traditioning community'.
Bad worship produces bad theology, and bad theology produces an
unhealthy church. In Liturgical Theology, Simon Chan issues a call
to evangelicals to develop a mature theology of the church--an
ecclesiology that is grounded in the church's identity as a
worshiping community. Evangelicals, he argues, are confused about
the meaning and purpose of the church in part because they have an
inadequate understanding of Christian worship. As a remedy for this
ailment, Chan presents a coherent theology of the church that pays
particular attention to the liturgical practices that have
constituted Christian worship throughout the centuries. With a
seasoned eye and steady hand, he guides the reader through these
practices and unpacks their significance for theology, spirituality
and the renewal of evangelicalism in the postmodern era. Chan's
proposal advances the conversation among evangelicals regarding the
relationship between theology and worship. In contrast to some
theologians who have tended to emphasize a sociological analysis,
Chan argues that we need to consider what is essential to the
church's theological identity. Drawing on the larger Christian
tradition, Chan argues that we discover that identity primarily in
the structure and significance of Christian worship.
A 1999 Academy of Parish Clergy Top Ten Book Theology is "the
doctrine of living unto God," wrote the Puritan theologian William
Ames. Unfortunately, post-Enlightenment theology has tended to
divorce "doctrine" from "living unto God." And to the degree that
this split has been deepened and perpetuated, both theology and
spirituality have been impoverished. Spiritual Theology is a rare
book. In it, Simon Chan surveys the little-explored landscape where
systematic theology and godly praxis meet, highlighting the
connections between Christian doctrine and Christian living and
drawing out the spiritual implications of particular aspects of
systematic theology. Allowing rational formulations to drop into
the background, he brings the mystery of the faith to the fore.
Chan begins with the principal doctrines of God, sin, salvation and
the church. He then progresses to a reflective consideration of the
practice of the spiritual life, from prayer to spiritual direction.
Unabashedly evangelical and truly ecumenical, Chan grounds his
exploration in the sources of the Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox
traditions. His work is well abreast of contemporary theological
currents and crossculturally conversant from an Asian perspective.
Spiritual Theology is a book for those who care deeply about
theology and spirituality, and strive to integrate the two. It is
well worth careful reflection and prayerful reading.
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