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Jan 01, 2000 therefore, introducing asian feminist theology in this awfully short work, kwok pui lan, one of the most prominent asian feminist theologians of our time, surveys various asian feminist theologies. Kwok puilan is william f cole professor of christian theology and spirituality at episcopal divinity school, cambridge, massachusetts. Postcolonialism, feminism and religious discourse dec 22, 2015. Postcolonialism, feminism and religious discourse 1st. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Our christologies are not only interpretations of jesus, but confessions of our faith in this jesus who has made a difference in our lives, and not only as a speculative activity, but as active engagement in striving towards the full humanity jesus came to bring. In the groundbreaking first book focusing on asian feminist theology.
She is woman, educated in the feminist scholarship of the west. Discover book depositorys huge selection of pui lan kwok books online. Kwok pui lan was born in hong kong and is the deans professor of systematic theology at candler school of theology, atlanta, georgia, usa. The legacy of cultural hegemony in the anglican church, in beyond colonial anglicanism, ed. Discourse on the goddess feminist theology series, and several more. Grassroots asian theology download ebook pdf, epub. The introductions in feminist theology book series by multiple authors includes books introducing body theology feminist theology series, introducing redemption in christian feminism feminist theology series, introducing thealogy. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Kwok states that asian feminist theologians reclaim their cultural roots and link them with different images and metaphors of christ using idioms and language of their own context. Feminist theology 101 water womens alliance for theology.
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She was the 2011 president of the american academy of religion and the former william f. Puilan kwok asian women comprise more than a quarter of the worlds population, and the forms in which they express feminist theology are many and varied, extending through grassroots movements, theological. Postcolonial imagination and feminist theology is a fascinating collection of essays, most of which kwok puilan has initially published elsewhere and now offers in a revised and expanded form. She converted to anglican christianity, when she was a teenager she started her ba at the chinese university of hong kong, before moving on. She is the author of introducing asian feminist theology. Shop amongst our popular books, including 12, occupy religion, inheriting our mothers gardens and more from kwok pui lan. She was a founder of the asian women theologians group and has been chair of the aar women and religion section and presently serves on the aar status of racial and ethnic minorities committee. Postcolonial imagination and feminist theology westminster john knox, 2005. Contributors examine white feminist theology s misappropriations of native north american women, chinese footbinding, and veiling by muslim women, as well as the jewish emancipation in france, the symbolic dismemberment of black women by rap and sermons, and the potential to rewrite and reclaim cano. Introducing asian feminist theology by puilan kwok goodreads.
The coiled serpent with its tail in its mouth was a circle of infinitude indicating omnipotence and omniscience. Asian feminist theology is a christian feminist theology developed to be especially relevant to women in asia. Kwok pui lan born 1952 is a hong kongborn feminist theologian known for her work on asian feminist theology and postcolonial theology early life and career. To introduce the various strands in less than pages forces the author to place limitations on sources and depth. In this quote, puilan is referring specifically to asian feminist theologians and their plurality. Nov 29, 2001 buy postcolonialism, feminism and religious discourse 1 by puilan, kwok, donaldson, laura e. She is the author of introducing asian feminist theology 2000. Asian women comprise more than a quarter of the worlds population, and the forms in which they express feminist theology are many and varied, extending through grassroots movements, theological networks, ecumenical conferences and journals. The image of the serpent, because of its association with life, rejuvenation, fertility, and regeneration, was a symbol of immortality. Kwok puilans introduction to this huge subject begins with a survey of the social, political and cultural contexts of asian womens experiences, and then traces the emergence of feminist consciousness and the organization of womens networks.
Her fellow editor, joerg rieger states christianity can hardly be understood apart from empire. She is global citizen, a member of the diaspora, multilingual, multicultural. Fortress, 2007 reference book of the year award, 2008. Cole professor of christian theology and spirituality at the episcopal divinity school. Kwok, puilan, introducing asian feminist theology cleveland.
Kwok puilans hook, if we give it the reading it deserves, has the potential to change the way we do theology. Chinese women and christianity 1992, discovering the bible in the nonbiblical world 1995 and introducing asian feminist theology 2000. Cole professor of christian theology and spirituality at episcopal divinity school. Since the 1980s, feminist theology from the global south has been developed through various womens networks. Pui lan kwok asian women comprise more than a quarter of the worlds population, and the forms in which they express feminist theology are many and varied, extending through grassroots movements, theological. Kwok was born in hong kong to chinese parents who practiced chinese folk religion at home. Inspired by both liberation theology and feminist theology, it aims to contextualize them to the conditions and experiences of asian women. In her book introducing asian feminist theology, kwok pui lan, a faculty member at episcopal divinity school in cambridge, ma, brings her readers to see the diversified faces of asia and how asian feminist theologians construct theology in different ways. Postcolonial imagination and feminist theology puilan kwok. In her book introducing asian feminist theology, kwok puilan, a faculty member at episcopal divinity school in cambridge, ma, brings her readers to see the diversified faces of asia and how asian feminist theologians construct theology in different ways. Kwok puilan was born in hong kong and is the deans professor of systematic theology at candler school of theology, atlanta, georgia, usa. Christology kwok pui lan, introducing asian feminist theology, pilgrim, 2000, ch. Buy postcolonialism, feminism and religious discourse 1 by puilan, kwok, donaldson, laura e. Hyun hui kim phd student in theological and philosophical studies in the field of theological studies, feminist theologies emerging from asiathe socalled asian feminist theologiesseem to be controversial even in name, because the term, feminist, connotes their as having been promoted by middleclass european and american women kwok puilan, 2005.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Full introductions in feminist theology book series. Kwok puilan was born in hong kong and is the william f. Postcolonial practice of ministry is a groundbreaking anthology that enables a new engagement between postcolonial and practical theologies, focused on three key areas of the practice of ministry. Download grassroots asian theology or read online books in pdf, epub, tuebl, and mobi format. Introducing asian feminist theology by kwok puilan. Those involved in the process include community organizers, theological students, church leaders and social activists, among whom even. Kwok puilan born 1952 is a hong kongborn feminist theologian known for her work on asian feminist theology and postcolonial theology early life and career.
Introducing asian feminist theology kwok, puilan download. Click download or read online button to get grassroots asian theology book now. She is asian, born of chinese descent, raised in hong kong. Introducing asian feminist theology book, 2000 worldcat. Cole professor of christian theology and spirituality at the episcopal divinity school in cambridge and the 2011 president of the american academy of religion. Kwok s research focuses on asian feminist theology and postcolonial theology.
Cole professor of christian theology and spirituality at. Kwok pui lan s introduction to this huge subject begins with a survey of the social, political and cultural contexts of asian womens experiences, and then traces the emergence of feminist consciousness and the organization of womens networks. Asia is probably the most ethnically, culturally, and religiously diverse continent. Postcolonial imagination and feminist theology puilan. She has published extensively in asian feminist theology, biblical interpretation, and postcolonial criticism. Postcolonial studies has challenged the eurocentric frameworks and methodologies in the fields of biblical studies and theology.
Postcolonial imagination and feminist theology paperback. Christology kwok puilan, introducing asian feminist theology, pilgrim, 2000, ch. Those involved in the process include community organizers, theological students, church leaders and social activists, among whom even the concept. Jan 02, 2019 114 more asian and asian american female theologians you should know about we chose the 18 asian female theologians featured in this article not because they are necessarily more important than other asian female theologians, but rather because these 18 have been influential in our personal spiritual formation, in our lives, and in our theology. Theology of the multitude rowman and littlefield, 2012, with joerg rieger. Introducing asian feminist theology introductions in feminist theology jul 1. Postcolonial practice of ministry kwok puilan, stephen. Asian and asian american women in theology and religion. Introducing asian feminist theology introductions in feminist. Kwok pui lan s hook, if we give it the reading it deserves, has the potential to change the way we do theology.
Donaldson is associate professor in the english department at cornell university. Kwok pui lan candler school of theology emory university. Postcolonial feminist theology is a wide and varied field, the contours of which this chapter. Kwok pui lan is william f cole professor of christian theology and spirituality at episcopal divinity school, cambridge, massachusetts. Experiencing god in a multireligious colonial context. In 2007 kwok coedited a book on postcolonial rereadings of classical theologians which illustrates the nature of the task. Consultation on preaching and postcolonial theology. This book examines newbigins missionary ecclesiology. Apr 14, 2017 introducing asian feminist theology kwok pui lan.
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