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5.0
This was an incredible book. Since its publication I think the theology has been built upon in positive ways. Gutierrez's piercing insight regarding the church and injustice is helpful in thinking through the relationship between theology, church, and Christian life. Though as I Protestant I might take issue with his representation of aspects of the biblical narrative (and other theological insights that I find to be particular to the 20th century) his groundbreaking work still has much to say to Christians from varying traditions and contexts (though his insights might be more particularly suited for a Latin American context).
One issue I might point out is that the translation of this work does leave much to be desired. People I know who have had the opportunity to study with Gutierrez in his native language find the English rendering of his work lacking compared to his eloquence.
One issue I might point out is that the translation of this work does leave much to be desired. People I know who have had the opportunity to study with Gutierrez in his native language find the English rendering of his work lacking compared to his eloquence.
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