Hermeneutic of the Theology of Liberation: Community and Freedom

Authors

  • Andrei MELESHKO Academic Dean at North Caucasus Bible Institute, Russian Federation

Keywords:

Liberation Theology, Community and Freedom, hermeneutic of Liberation

Abstract

In the article author considers the hermeneutical approach of the Liberation Theology with purpose to find main elements which have influenced in this approach. Author shows historical background of the movement and analyzes views on interpretation of the Bible, role of community in this process, and points some strengths and weaknesses of this approach. Also author gives few brief comparisons with practices of interpretation of the Scripture which exist in Baptist churches.

Author Biography

Andrei MELESHKO, Academic Dean at North Caucasus Bible Institute

Andrei Meleshko, Academic Dean at North Caucasus Bible Institute, Mgr/MTh (IBTS, Prague), preacher and group
leader at ECB church, married.

References

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MELESHKO, Andrei. 2013. “Hermeneutic of the Theology of Liberation: Community and Freedom”. Theological Reflections: Eastern European Journal of Theology, June, 189-201. http://reflections.eeit-edu.info/article/view/85520.

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2013: Theological Reflections: Euro-Asian Journal of Theology

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