{"product_id":"liberating-spiritualities-reimagining-faith-in-the-amricas-9781531508319","title":"Liberating Spiritualities: Reimagining Faith in the Am?ricas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA new perspective on spirituality and social change as seen through the work of six visionary thinkers\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eLiberating Spiritualities\u003c\/i\u003e, Christopher D. Tirres offers an in-depth exploration of spirituality as a catalyst for social transformation, showcasing the profound insights of six distinguished twentieth-century liberation thinkers from across the Am?ricas. This thought-provoking work examines the contributions of Marxist philosopher Jos? Carlos Mari?tegui, renowned educator and philosopher Paulo Freire, innovative constructive theologian Virgilio Elizondo, influential cultural and feminist theorist Gloria Anzald?a, activist mujerista theologian and social ethicist Ada Mar?a Isasi-D?az, and groundbreaking ecofeminist theologian Ivone Gebara. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTirres examines the distinct yet interconnected philosophies of these figures, showcasing their unified critique of colonial Christendom and their deep commitment to the marginalized. He adeptly articulates how their diverse religious and philosophical backgrounds come together in a shared vision of spirituality as a fundamental aspect of human life and intelligence. He further illuminates how these thinkers advocate for spirituality as a non-reductive, life-affirming practice, transcending traditional boundaries and offering an integrated approach to faith, culture, and social justice. Their collective insights form a persuasive case for re-envisioning spirituality as a crucial element in the quest for a more just and compassionate world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiberating Spiritualities \u003c\/i\u003eis not only a tribute to these six influential figures but also a critical reflection on the relevance of their ideas in today's global context. Tirres's transdisciplinary study bridges liberationist and pragmatic insights, offering readers a fresh, highly original interpretation of socially engaged spirituality, making this book an essential resource for those seeking to understand the transformative power of spirituality in the pursuit of social justice and human dignity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher D. Tirres\u003c\/b\u003e is the Michael J. Buckley Endowed Chair at Santa Clara University. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Aesthetics and Ethics of Faith: A Dialogue Between Liberationist and Pragmatic Thought\u003c\/i\u003e and coeditor of \u003ci\u003eReligion in the Am?ricas: Trans-hemispheric and Transcultural Approaches\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Fordham University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50899516686610,"sku":"9781531508319","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_436d5d1f-8568-4fe9-b0d1-b11427dd9095.jpg?v=1738358891","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/liberating-spiritualities-reimagining-faith-in-the-amricas-9781531508319","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}